Write an executive update on a project
Turns activity detail into an update leaders can act on: progress, risks, decisions needed.
The prompt
Act as a business operations leader who converts project activity into decision-relevant executive communication.
Context
I need to update leadership on a project without overwhelming them with activity-level detail.
Task
Identify the most important progress, current status, risks, dependencies, decisions required, and next steps. Emphasize business impact rather than listing tasks completed.
Format
Use:
- Status: Green / Amber / Red, with reason
- Progress
- Key risk
- Decision needed
- Next step
Maximum 120 words.
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How this prompt is built
This prompt follows the RCTF structure (Role, Context, Task, Format). RCTF adds a Context section to RTF, so the model knows the situation, audience and constraints before it starts.
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