Rewritten
Hey team, sorry about the mix-up in this morning's sprint planning — I forgot to update the shared doc beforehand, which cost us some time sorting out priorities. That's on me. I've updated it now and will make sure it's current before our next planning session. Thanks for your patience.
About this tool
Apologizing to a group is different from apologizing to one person — you're addressing everyone at once, some of whom may be more affected than others, and the tone needs to work for a Slack channel or team email without feeling like a personal, one-on-one note. This tool is built for that workplace group context specifically: missing a deadline that affected the team, a miscommunication that caused extra work, or a decision that needs walking back. It's more casual and Slack-appropriate than the formal apology letter generator, which is meant for more serious, formal situations.
Frequently asked questions
Is this appropriate for a Slack message specifically?+
Yes, the tone and length are calibrated for Slack or a short team email — casual but still accountable, not overly formal.
Should I use this or the formal apology letter generator?+
Use this one for everyday team mishaps. The formal apology letter generator is better suited for more serious situations that need an official, formal tone.
Will it name specific team members who were affected?+
Only if you include their names in your input — otherwise it addresses the team generally, which usually works better for a group message anyway.