Today's goals
B1Put your main point in the first line.
B1Name one blocker clearly.
B1Say what you need, simply.
The task · rewrite it
Before“Hi team, I’ve been working on the claims API integration this week. There were some issues with the test environment and I had to coordinate with the data team. I think it’s mostly going okay but a few things are still pending. Will keep you posted.”
B1Use the sentence frames below. Move your main point to the first line, and cut anything a US reader doesn’t need.
Update on [task]: on track for [day].Blocker: [what] — now [status].I need [one thing] to keep going.
Model · B1
Update on the claims API: on track for Friday. Blocker: the test environment was down two days, now fixed. I need one thing — can I use the staging dataset for testing? If not, I’ll need one more day.Practise speaking
Record a 30-second standup update: what you did, what’s blocking you, and what you need. Then listen back.
Tap to record · stays on your phone
Language to use · tap what you'll use
Flagging a blocker
One blocker:…I’m blocked on… until…This is at risk because…
Giving an ETA
On track for [day].Now expecting [day] because…Slipping to [day] — here’s why:
Making the ask
Decision needed:…Could you confirm… by [time]?I need [X] to stay on schedule.
✓
Session complete — nice work.
Can you do it?
I can put the key point in the first line.
I can name a blocker without hiding it.
I can say what I need, simply.
Before next time
Rewrite one real status update from this week using the frames. Bring it next session.