In: Operations Management
Project Management question:
Prior to creating Status Report, what should I "double check"?
In project management, as part of controlling and monitoring we use the status reports. While sending the status report we should double-check the report because in case of an error we will have to rework and will have to send the correction to the report to stakeholders. The project status report is a very important document and it must be error-free. Here is the checklist of items that you should double-check before you submit the report.
a. Format of the report: every time report should follow the same format, as it increases the convenience and understanding of the person who is reading the report.
b. Metrics and units: The metrics and the units used in the report should follow the same pattern as in the previous report and it should be the same throughout the report.
c. Financial information and Calculations: All the financial information and related calculation must be double check and any chance of error should be eliminated.
d. Timeline: The timeline mentioned in the report for past or future activities need to be checked once again, as there should not be any case where the activity timeline has been under committed or overcommitted.
e. Method of delivery: Make sure you use the same method of delivery of the report, as it will increase the probability to getting read.
f. Deviation reporting: any deviation in terms of cost or timeline being reported must be accurate as to avoid unnecessary confusion.