Learn how to effectively communicate progress, status, and developments to colleagues and managers.
1. "I wanted to bring you up to speed on..."
I wanted to bring you up to speed on the marketing campaign progress.
I wanted to bring you up to speed on the client meeting from yesterday.
I wanted to bring you up to speed on our quarterly sales figures.
I wanted to bring you up to speed on the new hire orientation process.
I wanted to bring you up to speed on the software migration timeline.
I wanted to bring you up to speed on what we discussed with the vendor.
2. "Just a quick update on..."
Just a quick update on the budget review—we're under by 3%.
Just a quick update on the shipment—it arrived this morning.
Just a quick update on the presentation—it's ready for review.
Just a quick update on the team meeting—we rescheduled for Friday.
Just a quick update on the contract—legal approved it yesterday.
Just a quick update on the project deadline—we're still on track.
3. "We're currently at the stage where..."
We're currently at the stage where we need stakeholder approval.
We're currently at the stage where testing is nearly complete.
We're currently at the stage where we can launch the pilot program.
We're currently at the stage where we're reviewing final designs.
We're currently at the stage where we need additional resources.
We're currently at the stage where we're waiting for client feedback.
4. "As of today/this week..."
As of today, we've completed 75% of the installation.
As of this week, all departments have submitted their reports.
As of today, we have 12 confirmed attendees for the workshop.
As of this week, the new policy is officially in effect.
As of today, we've resolved all critical issues from the audit.
As of this week, our customer satisfaction score increased by 8%.
5. "The latest development is..."
The latest development is that the supplier agreed to our terms.
The latest development is that we received additional funding.
The latest development is that the launch date moved up by two weeks.
The latest development is that three team members completed their certifications.
The latest development is that management approved the expansion plan.
The latest development is that we signed two new enterprise clients.
6. "We're making progress on... and the next step is..."
We're making progress on the redesign, and the next step is user testing.
We're making progress on hiring, and the next step is scheduling interviews.
We're making progress on inventory reduction, and the next step is adjusting reorder levels.
We're making progress on the audit, and the next step is implementing recommendations.
We're making progress on training, and the next step is the practical assessment.
We're making progress on the merger, and the next step is integrating the IT systems.