Key components

Most status Reports will contain the following components:

• Project name: Clear and contains goal.

• Date: There will be many, this will mark which report it is.

• Summary: Contains the goals, schedule, highlights, lowlights. Usually in the summary section.

• Status: RAG Red-Amber-Green, Red indicates there are issues that need resolution, Amber/Yellow means that there are potential issues with schedule/budget, Green means everything is good.

• Milestones & Tasks: Will typically be labeled as 'not started', 'in progress', 'completed'. Key accomplishments will detail what has happened, upcoming to detail what's is to come.

Typically made in a spreadsheet to share with team and stakeholders.