Check-In Questions: Prompts That Reveal Progress and Risks

Use targeted prompts to keep updates concise and meaningful—no status theater.

Progress

• What’s the most important thing you finished?
• What outcome are you aiming for next?
• What could derail your plan?

Collaboration

• Who do you need help from?
• Which dependency is most uncertain?
• Where could we communicate less/more?

Well‑Being

• Energy level today (1—5)?
• What would make this week easier?
• Any invisible work we should recognize?