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How to Write a Project Status Report

A good status report tells busy stakeholders what they need in 60 seconds. Write one that gets read.

For the full concept, see Status Report.

Steps

  1. Lead with an overall status (RAG: red/amber/green) and a one-line summary.
  2. Report progress against the plan — milestones hit and upcoming.
  3. Surface key risks and issues with owners and next steps.
  4. Show budget and schedule health (use EVM metrics if available).
  5. List decisions needed from stakeholders.
  6. Keep it consistent in format and cadence so readers know where to look.