Worksheet 1 of 5. Update purpose
Project: {{project}}
Prepared by: {{business}}
Review with: {{contact}}
Target: {{deadline}}

Instructions
Define who reads the update and what decisions it should support.

Worked example, fictional
Context: A remote team wants fewer meetings but still needs visibility into dependencies.
Completed response: Project lead needs to know whether Friday delivery is at risk.

Your decision
What decision should this update enable?
My answer: [ ]
Source and date: [ ]
Still to check: [ ]
Next action, owner, and due date: [ ]

Before moving on
[ ] My answer uses my own facts.
[ ] I have marked anything I still need to check.

Next worksheet: Common format.

Before you start
- Team decisions: [Source or notes]
- Existing updates: [Source or notes]
- Reading cadence: [Source or notes]

What you will make
A short update format separating progress, blockers, and decisions needed.