Weekly status update template

A free weekly status update template for stakeholders. Keep updates short, consistent, and decision-oriented.

Weekly status update template

Stakeholders don’t need a novel—they need clarity. Use this format to share progress, risks, and decisions needed in under 5 minutes.

Open the app Stakeholder playbook All resources

Copy/paste template

Send it as email, Slack, Notion, or keep it as the “Update” card in your workspace.

Weekly status update (copy/paste)

Summary (1–2 sentences)
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Progress / Wins (what moved forward)
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Timeline / Milestones (what changed)
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Risks & blockers (be specific)
- Risk:
- Blocker:

Decisions needed (yes/no questions)
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Next week plan (3–5 bullets)
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Links
- Roadmap / plan:
- Docs:
- Demos:

How to use this in EasyRoadmap

check_circleKeep your plan on the timeline and daily tasks on the board.
check_circleCreate a recurring “Weekly update” card and paste this template into the description.
check_circleShare one read-only link with stakeholders (optional password).

Tips that make updates useful

lightbulbKeep it short. Stakeholders read summaries; teams use the details.
lightbulbPhrase “Decisions needed” as explicit yes/no questions.
lightbulbIf a risk has no owner, it will live forever.
lightbulbIf dates change, say why and what you are doing about it.

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