Emails & colleaguesAdaptable correspondence

Client progress update

Turn a blank page into a clear message.

Explain completed work, blockers and the next decision.

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Who it goes to: Client or project stakeholder

Where it applies: Adaptable correspondence · choose words for your situation

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01 · What is this?

Explain completed work, blockers and the next decision.

02 · When is it useful?

Use when this task matches your situation and place.

03 · Start here

Distinguish completed work from estimates.

Gather your pieces

  1. Distinguish completed work from estimates.

Your starting text

Replace each [bracketed label] with your own verified details. Open the editor to make it yours, then read it through before sending.

Subject: [Project] — progress update as of [Date]

Hi [Recipient],

Here is the current update on [Project]. [Relevant facts or message].

The completed work is [Completed work]. The next planned milestone is [Next milestone], with a target of [Target date]. The main dependency or open point is [Open dependency], and its effect on the schedule is [Schedule effect].

[Your request or next step]. Your response by [Response requested by] would help us keep the next step on track. If the priority or scope has changed, please tell me before we proceed so that we can agree the effect on timing and cost. I will send the next update on [Next update].

Thanks,
[Your name]

Your next moves

  1. Track the requested decision.
  2. Update timing if dependencies change.

Real-world check

Original starter draft. Replace the placeholders and make the wording your own before sending.

Sources & official links

Original starter written by this library. Check any rules that apply before using it.