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Key Deliverable(s): Every 3 months, you need to update the 'status update' sheet for your project(s).
What is a 'Status update'?
What is a 'Status update'?
A 'status update' is a quick way to provide a visual indicator showing how your project is progressing -
- Green - on track
- Amber - on track, but there may be issues you wish to discuss
- Red - not on track
This is sometimes referred to as a RAG status, or a 'health check' of your project.
How do I provide a status update?
How do I provide a status update?
It only takes a couple of seconds to provide a status update.
Every three months, follow these simple steps:
- Open the 'status update' sheet.
- Find your project.
- Select the appropriate month and simply type 'R', 'A' or 'G' into the cell. The cell will change colour automatically.
- Done!
Why do I need to provide a status update?
Why do I need to provide a status update?
We have established a Project Support Group who are there to assist you with the delivery of your project(s). They can provide support on any matter:
- HR advice
- Procurement advice
- Partnership advice
- Project Management advice
- Attainment advice
- Data interrogation advice
- Communications advice
- Managing risk
Providing a status update gives this group an indication of how your project is progressing.
The group is your friend - it can however only help if you let them know!
How do I choose between Red, Amber or Green?
How do I choose between Red, Amber or Green?
Green - your project is proceeding as shown in your project plan, with no risks or issues raised.
Amber - your project is proceeding as planned, but you are aware of risks or issues that have changed that may impact upon your project in the next reporting period. You may wish to have support from the Project Support Group.
Red - your project is not proceeding as planned, and you require support from the Project Support Group and / or intervention by the Strategic Project Board.
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