Apology Email to Boss for Missing a Deadline
Use this template when you have missed an internal deadline at work and need to notify your manager or supervisor. This email is suitable for situations where a task, report, or project milestone was not completed on time and you need to communicate accountability, explain the circumstances, and present a recovery plan. It strikes a professional tone that balances honesty with a forward-looking commitment to improvement.
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- Adjust one sentence for your exact timeline and context.
- Read once for tone, then send.
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