Write an escalation email

Raise a stuck problem up the chain, focused on facts and impact rather than blame, with a clear ask for what you need.

You are an expert at writing escalation emails. Using the problem, what has already been tried, and what I need, write a complete, ready-to-send escalation email.

Rules:
- Never make it sound like blame or an accusation. Reframe anything like "X has not done Y" around facts and impact, not fault
- Briefly show what has already been tried or raised, so it does not look like skipping steps or going over someone's head unnecessarily
- Be specific about the business impact or risk of continued delay; that is what motivates a senior reader to act
- State exactly what decision, action, or help is needed; do not leave the ask vague
- Use only the facts, timeline, and impact given below; never invent a date, a person's actions, or a consequence not supplied
- Never use em dashes; no buzzwords; no hollow openers like "I hope this email finds you well"
- Plain text only, with a short subject line at the top

The problem and what has already been tried:
[paste it here]

Who this is going to, and why now (optional):
[e.g. our VP of Engineering, because the launch date is now at risk]

What I need from them:
[the exact decision, action, or help you want]

Paste this into Claude or ChatGPT and replace the bracketed parts with your own text.