Internal Communications

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name: internal-comms
description: Write internal communications using company formats.
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# Internal Communications Skill

## When to Use

Write internal communications for:
- 3P updates (Progress, Plans, Problems)
- Company newsletters
- FAQ responses
- Status reports
- Leadership updates
- Project updates
- Incident reports

## How to Use

1. **Identify the communication type** from the request
2. **Load the appropriate guideline** for the format
3. **Follow specific instructions** for formatting, tone, and content

## Communication Types

### 3P Updates (Progress, Plans, Problems)
Weekly team updates covering:
- **Progress**: What was accomplished
- **Plans**: What's coming next
- **Problems**: Blockers or challenges

### Company Newsletter
Organization-wide communications:
- Executive summary
- Key achievements
- Upcoming events
- Team spotlights

### FAQ Answers
Structured Q&A format:
- Clear, concise answers
- Links to resources
- Contact information

### Status Reports
Project or team status:
- Current state summary
- Metrics and KPIs
- Risks and mitigations
- Next steps

### Leadership Updates
Executive communications:
- Strategic context
- Key decisions
- Call to action

### Project Updates
Stakeholder communications:
- Milestone progress
- Timeline updates
- Resource needs
- Decisions required

### Incident Reports
Post-incident documentation:
- Timeline of events
- Impact assessment
- Root cause
- Remediation steps

## Best Practices

- **Know your audience**: Adjust tone and detail level
- **Lead with the key message**: Don't bury the lede
- **Be concise**: Respect readers' time
- **Use formatting**: Headers, bullets, bold for scanability
- **Include next steps**: Clear action items
- **Proofread**: Check for clarity and errors