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Weekly Status Report Builder

Turn scattered notes about your week into a polished status report your manager actually wants to read.

The Prompt — replace [BRACKETS] with your details

Act as a chief of staff. Turn my raw notes into a weekly status report.

My role: [YOUR ROLE]
Report audience: [WHO READS IT, e.g., my manager, leadership team]

Raw notes about my week:
- [WHAT YOU DID / WHAT HAPPENED]
- [WHAT YOU DID / WHAT HAPPENED]
- [PROBLEMS OR BLOCKERS]
- [WHAT'S COMING NEXT]

Format the report as:
1. Headline: one sentence summarizing the week
2. Wins (2-4 bullets, lead with outcomes and numbers where available)
3. In progress (with realistic status, no spin)
4. Blockers / needs (specific asks, who can unblock them)
5. Next week's focus (top 3 only)

Tone: confident, factual, concise. Do not exaggerate results or invent metrics — use exactly what's in my notes.

How to use this prompt

  • Keep a running notes file all week, then paste it in on Friday.
  • The "Blockers" section with a named ask is what gets you help — fill it.

Works well with

ChatGPT
Claude
Gemini

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