Write a board update that leads with what matters

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Here are this period's numbers and my notes on what happened:

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Who reads this and what they care about:
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Write the update in this order.

1. THE HEADLINE
Two or three sentences: the most important thing that happened, good or bad. If something went wrong, it goes here, not later.

2. THE NUMBERS
The few that matter, each against plan and against last period. One line each on why it moved. If the notes do not explain a movement, say "not yet explained" rather than supplying a reason.

3. WHAT WE LEARNED
Two or three points, each tied to something in the numbers or the notes.

4. WHAT IS NEXT
The priorities for the coming period, no more than three.

5. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
Specific asks: an introduction, a decision, advice on a named problem. If there is nothing, say so.

Under 500 words. No adjectives about how the team feels. Do not round a miss into a near-miss.

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