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YTB (Yesterday-Today-Blockers)
The YTB framework is widely used in agile teams and project management for structured daily updates. It helps team members communicate their progress efficiently, plan their work effectively, and identify potential obstacles early. This framework ensures transparency in team communication while keeping updates focused and actionable.
8min
Structured Communication
Daily Stand-up MeetingsProgress UpdatesTeam Sync SessionsProject Status Reports

Framework Steps

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Yesterday

Report on what you accomplished in the previous workday or time period

Key Points

  • Focus on completed tasks and meaningful progress
  • Highlight achievements that impact team goals
  • Keep it relevant to current project objectives

Key Sentence Structures

  1. Yesterday, I completed [specific task] which [impact/result]
  2. I finished working on [task/deliverable] and achieved [outcome]
  3. The main accomplishment yesterday was [achievement]
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Today

Share your planned tasks and priorities for the current day

Key Points

  • State clear, actionable objectives
  • Prioritize tasks aligned with team goals
  • Be specific about deliverables

Key Sentence Structures

  1. Today, I'm focusing on [specific task/objective]
  2. My main priority is to [action item] to achieve [goal]
  3. I plan to complete [deliverable] by [timeline]
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Blockers

Identify any obstacles or challenges preventing progress

Key Points

  • Be proactive in identifying potential issues
  • Focus on obstacles that need team support
  • Suggest potential solutions when possible

Key Sentence Structures

  1. I'm blocked by [specific obstacle] and need [required support]
  2. A potential blocker is [issue] which might impact [deliverable]
  3. I need assistance with [challenge] to proceed with [task]

Practice Guide

1. Content Preparation

  • Review your previous day's accomplishments and document key achievements
  • List and prioritize today's tasks before the update
  • Identify any potential blockers and possible solutions
  • Prepare specific examples and metrics when relevant

2. Key Points of Expression

Yesterday 30%Today 30%Blockers 40%
  • Keep updates concise and focused on key information
  • Use specific metrics and numbers when possible
  • Maintain a professional and solution-oriented tone
  • Be clear and direct about needs and challenges

3. Practice Methods

1
Record a practice update following the YTB structure
2
Review and analyze the recording for clarity and conciseness
3
Practice with different scenarios and project contexts
4
Get feedback from the AI system on your delivery

Key Inspection Points

Clear structure
Time management
Specific details
Action-oriented content

Example Analysis

Software Development Sprint Update

Basic Case
Yesterday

Yesterday, I completed the user authentication feature refactoring, which improved login response time by 30%. I also merged the pull request for the bug fix in the checkout process.

Today

Today, I'm focusing on implementing the new payment gateway integration. I plan to complete the API endpoints and start unit testing.

Blockers

I need access to the payment gateway sandbox environment to proceed with testing. I've already contacted the DevOps team and expect access by noon.

Highlight Analysis

Includes specific metrics (30% improvement)
Clear, actionable tasks for today
Proactive approach to resolving blockers
Maintains focus on project priorities

Marketing Campaign Progress Update

Advanced Case
Yesterday

Yesterday, I finalized the Q1 campaign metrics report, showing a 25% increase in engagement rates. I also completed the stakeholder presentation deck for tomorrow's meeting.

Today

Today, I'm prioritizing the launch preparation for our upcoming social media campaign. I'll focus on finalizing the content calendar and briefing our design team.

Blockers

We're still waiting for legal approval on two key campaign visuals. I've escalated this to the legal team lead and provided additional context to expedite the review.

Highlight Analysis

Quantifies results with specific metrics
Clear connection between tasks and project timeline
Professional handling of cross-departmental dependencies
Solution-oriented approach to blockers

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