Progress Report Outline

Summary

What was done during this period? Are things on schedule?

Introduction


Reminder of the overall project's purpose
Summary of work accomplished in previous periods (if previous periods have been involved in the project)


Work Completed (Inclusive dates of the period)


Chronological description of work accomplished with specific details
Cost summary (if it is your responsibility)
Problems during the period and actions taken to solve them


Work Scheduled (Inclusive dates for next period)


Discussion of what needs to be accomplished in the next period
Explanation of any foreseen problems with strategies for solving them
Schedule with deadlines of next period


Evaluation


How is progress going based on original projections?
If cost is part of your concern, are you staying within budget?
Estimate of completion date

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