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To download a word template, selectclick here: Sponsor Status Report Template.doc

To download see a PDF template, select Sponsor Status Report Template completed example, click here: Project Sponsor Report Completed Example

Why provide a project sponsor update?

Because project sponsors have limited time to be actively involved in a project, but have the ability to make decisions and remove roadblocks. It is the responsibility of the project manager to communicate with a project sponsor the project health, status of deliverables, risks and issues that need attention and action.

Steps:

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What to Include in the Project Sponsor Report:

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1. Overall Status - Green (on plan), Yellow (Needs attention), Red (In trouble)
2. Project Summary - Brief description of project, current state and overall health
3. Executive Attention - List of items requiring review and action by the Sponsor
4. Accomplishments - List of accomplishments for current phase since last sponsor report
5. Upcoming milestones - Key tasks and activities planned until next sponsor meeting
6. Issues - List of issues and proposed resolution if any
7. Risks - List of risks and strategy for addressing each risk (accept, mitigate, transfer, avoid)