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Draft internal updates using the appropriate format, tone, and content-gathering guidelines.

What it does

Draft internal communications by identifying the requested format and applying the matching guideline from the examples directory. It supports Progress/Plans/Problems updates, company newsletters, FAQ answers, and general communications such as status, leadership, project, and incident updates, with instructions for format, tone, and content gathering.

When to use it

  • Weekly Progress/Plans/Problems update
  • Company-wide newsletter
  • Leadership or project status update
  • Incident report or FAQ response

The skill document

When to use this skill

To write internal communications, use this skill for:

  • 3P updates (Progress, Plans, Problems)
  • Company newsletters
  • FAQ responses
  • Status reports
  • Leadership updates
  • Project updates
  • Incident reports

How to use this skill

To write any internal communication:

  1. Identify the communication type from the request
  2. Load the appropriate guideline file from the examples/ directory:
    • examples/3p-updates.md - For Progress/Plans/Problems team updates
    • examples/company-newsletter.md - For company-wide newsletters
    • examples/faq-answers.md - For answering frequently asked questions
    • examples/general-comms.md - For anything else that doesn't explicitly match one of the above
  3. Follow the specific instructions in that file for formatting, tone, and content gathering

If the communication type doesn't match any existing guideline, ask for clarification or more context about the desired format.

Keywords

3P updates, company newsletter, company comms, weekly update, faqs, common questions, updates, internal comms

Questions people ask

Which internal communication formats are covered?
The documented formats include 3P updates, company newsletters, FAQ responses, status reports, leadership updates, project updates, and incident reports.
How does it choose the right structure and tone?
It identifies the communication type, loads the corresponding guideline file, and follows that file’s instructions for formatting, tone, and content gathering.
What happens when my request does not match a listed format?
General communications can use the general-comms guideline. If no existing guideline matches, it asks for clarification or more context about the desired format.

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