Most status reports fail because they are written for the team — not for the sponsor. This pack gives you a sponsor-readable executive update (one slide) and a structured weekly control file (Excel) that keeps your reporting consistent, defensible, and fast to produce. No fluff. No narrative essays. Just governance-ready structure.
Format
.xlsx + .pptx
Sheets
5 tabs + 1 slide
Last Updated
Feb 2026
Difficulty
Any level
Time to Use
~10 minutes/week
Owners update their row weekly.
No TBDs. Owner + due date required.
One-slide executive update, ready to send.
Your control artifact. History preserved.
Executive Summary
RAG status, top 3 risks, budget delta, milestone forecast, key decisions needed. Auto-structured for sponsor consumption.
Workstream Status Log
Owner, status, blockers, next steps, dependencies, due dates. One row per workstream — updated weekly.
Milestones & Forecast
Planned vs actual dates, forecast confidence, variance tracking. Shows sponsors where the schedule stands.
Decisions & Escalations
Issue, impact, escalation owner, decision required, date logged. No decision without an owner and a deadline.
PPT Executive Update (1 slide)
RAG status + rationale, last week / this week, top 3 risks, decisions needed, milestone forecast. One slide. That's it.
A risk entry is complete when:
If your register has any of these, fix them before your next steering meeting:
Instant download. Editable files with formulas, dropdowns, and real examples.
Questions? hello@pmclarity.com — we reply within 1 business day.
Pair this with
Structured scoring, RAID tracking, and 10 example risks. The governance foundation.
Both templates — structured governance in one pack.