What it creates: A progress report formatted for executives, with highlights, metrics, blockers, and next steps.
When to Use This
- You’ve discussed project progress or status with the AIs
- You need to send a regular update to leadership or investors
- You want to summarize a week/sprint/month of work
- You need a structured “here’s where we are” document
What You Get
A Stakeholder Update typically includes:- Status Summary - One-line overall status (on track/at risk/blocked)
- Highlights - Top 3-5 wins or accomplishments
- Key Metrics - Numbers that matter, with trends
- Progress Against Goals - What was planned vs. what happened
- Risks & Blockers - What could slow things down
- Decisions Needed - Items requiring stakeholder input
- Next Steps - What’s coming in the next period
- Timeline - Updated view of key milestones
Example
Conversation context: You discussed your Q1 product development progress, including launched features, metrics, and upcoming blockers. Generated Stakeholder Update excerpt:Status: On Track (with one risk item) HighlightsKey Metrics
- Launched Master Documents v2 (23 document types, up from 8)
- DAU increased 34% month-over-month
- Enterprise pilot with [Company] progressing - 15 active users
Risk Item API costs running 22% over budget due to higher-than-expected token usage. Mitigation: implementing response caching for common patterns (ETA: 2 weeks). Decision Needed Enterprise pricing: 149/seat/mo with volume discounts. Recommend $149 based on competitive analysis. Need approval to proceed.
Metric Last Month This Month Target DAU 340 456 500 Conversations/day 1,200 1,890 2,000 Doc generations/day 89 210 200 NPS 58 62 60
Tips for Best Results
- Include specific numbers and metrics in your conversation
- Discuss both wins and challenges - stakeholders want honest updates
- Ask the AIs to help identify risks you might be missing
- Generate weekly/bi-weekly for a consistent reporting cadence
- Keep the conversation focused on progress, not strategy (use Executive Brief for strategic content)
Best AI Engine for This Type
Claude - Produces clear, professional updates with appropriate emphasis on what matters most to leadership. Any - Stakeholder updates are straightforward enough that all engines produce solid results.Related Articles
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