Project Status Report
Project: Develop an Application (App) to Provide Real-Time Marketing Data
Date: 20XX
Acme Health Innovations (AHI)
Name/Organization:
Overall Project Status of Your Deliverables
Deliverable Status:
Objectives Current Health Forecast/Trending
(Red, Yellow, Green)
Green: On track for Yellow Yellow
Scope
completion as planned
Yellow: Some risks and Schedule Yellow Yellow
issues present
Red: Will not achieve Budget
Yellow Yellow
desired results
MUST HAVE:
Schedule Status: The information about the app
development running behind the original schedule and the
proposal to add a third sprint is a "Must Have" as it directly
impacts the project timeline and completion.
Scope Status: The status of working on scope issues,
potential risk of incomplete functionality in version 1, and
efforts to address omitted requirements are "Must Haves" as
they highlight critical challenges and their impact on the
project scope.
Help Needed (Requirement and SHOULD HAVE:
Sources): Describe as “MUST
HAVE”, “SHOULD HAVE”, and Reporting Requirements Issue: The information about the
“LIKE TO HAVE” issue regarding leadership reporting requirements and the
high probability of some requirements not being satisfiable in
version 1 is a "Should Have" as it highlights a significant
concern related to project deliverables.
Updated Requirements Identification: The mention of the
importance of identifying all updated requirements and
engaging stakeholders is a "Should Have" as it emphasizes
the need for effective communication and scope
management.
Risk: New risks and changes since Initial cost estimates were erroneous
last report (Add, Change, Delete) Leadership reporting requirements unfulfilled
Project Status Report
Issues: Risks that occurred or
questions you need responses for
Recent/Pending Decisions Need for a third sprint
Impacting Project: Additional interface equipment item required
Jose Garcia recognized a shortfall in the customer-facing design of
Comments: the new App. He shared insight with the development team and
helped avoid a potential App shortfall.
Project Status Report
Key Notes:
Keep the report brief. Shorter reports are easier to understand.
Traffic light reporting (Green/Yellow/Red) is a best practice. Remember that some people cannot see
colors well. Add verbiage.
Share the most important information first.
Determine the optimal reporting frequency based on the needs of the project. If status is slowly
changing, perhaps an every-other-week status reporting schedule will suffice.
Ensure the status report is targeted at the stakeholders who need the information. Ensure these
stakeholders have access to the report.