1. Status
One synthetic judgment: on track, at risk or off track. First thing read, first thing decided.
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A status report that answers a question, not a template.
Fill the five fields that matter: status, progress, deviations, risks and the decision required. Get a report ready to copy, print or attach. No data is sent to the server.
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Structure
The five-element structure
Everything a busy reader needs to know, in the right order.
2. Progress
Measured percentage and the week's activities, done and planned.
3. Deviations
Where the plan moved, how much and why. Without a cause, a deviation is just noise.
4. Risks
The two or three risks that can really change the outcome, with the planned response.
5. Decision required
The explicit question for the reader. A report without a required decision is a newsletter.
When to use it
When to use it
The right format for the right rhythm.
Weekly reporting
Teams and PMOs in execution: five minutes of filling, zero reformatting.
Steering committees
The "decision required" section turns the report into an agenda.
Multi-project
The same structure for every project makes cross-project comparison possible.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What should a project status report contain?
Five elements: a synthetic status (on track / at risk / off track), measured progress, deviations with cause, main risks and the decision required from the reader. Everything else is context.
How often should the report be sent?
It depends on the decision rhythm of the project: weekly during execution, bi-weekly for programs, monthly for the executive level. The right frequency is the one where the report still changes something.
Why do status reports go unread?
Because they show data but do not say which decision is needed. An effective report answers: where are we, where are we heading and what is required from the reader.
What is the difference between status and progress?
Progress measures how much has been done (percentage, milestones). Status is a judgment: at this pace, will we arrive on time? A project can be 80% complete and still "at risk".
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