Mid-year check-in issue

The mid-year check-in is a suggested send moment rather than an official observance, timed for the start of the second half of the year for calendar-year companies. It is a natural point to look at progress against goals and what has changed since January.

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We are now halfway through the year, so this is a good moment to look back and ahead. In this issue we cover progress against our goals for the year, what has changed since January, and what the priorities are for the months ahead. Thank you for everything you have contributed so far. If you have questions about our plans, please send them to [contact] and we will answer as many as we can in the next issue.

We are now halfway through the year, so this is a good moment to look back and ahead. In this issue we cover progress against our goals for the year, what has changed since January, and what the priorities are for the months ahead. Thank you for everything you have contributed so far. If you have questions about our plans, please send them to [contact] and we will answer as many as we can in the next issue.

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We're halfway through the year. The latest newsletter has a quick look at progress against our goals and what's coming next, and questions are welcome.

We're halfway through the year. The latest newsletter has a quick look at progress against our goals and what's coming next, and questions are welcome.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- Share where the team stands against its goals for the year, including what has gone well and what has not. - Explain any changes in priorities and the reasons behind them. - Use the moment to recognise good work from the first half of the year.

- Share where the team stands against its goals for the year, including what has gone well and what has not.
- Explain any changes in priorities and the reasons behind them.
- Use the moment to recognise good work from the first half of the year.

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How to pitch it.

Be honest about progress, including where things are behind, as people notice when updates are too polished. Keep it forward-looking and invite questions.

Be honest about progress, including where things are behind, as people notice when updates are too polished. Keep it forward-looking and invite questions.

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Mid-year check-in issue: What we're doing this year
It's Mid-year check-in issue — here's how you can get involved
This week: Mid-year check-in issue + team news
1 July: Mid-year check-in issue at [Company]

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