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Here are some tips for better project status report writing. These tips are for beginner and experienced project managers, and will help you to communicate more effectively with your stakeholders.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Tip 1: Set Reminders in Outlook
1:28 Tip 2: Don't Get Sloppy, Check the Report Data
2:05 Tip 3: Don't Work on the Report from Top to Bottom
2:49 Tip 4: Get Difficult to Obtain Data as Early as You Can
3:20 Tip 5: Have a Consistent Narrative
3:30 Tip 6: Do the Deliverables Section Before the Status Update
3:49 Tip 7: Copy Deliverables Directly from your Project Plan
4:00 Tip 8: Refer to Deliverables, Not Activities
4:24 Tip 9: Be Honest About Delays
4:56 Tip 10: Focus on Risks and Issues By Proximity When Space is Limited
5:28 Tip 11: Explain the Risk/Issue Response Plan with Deliverables
6:02 Tip 12: Have Consistency in RAG Reporting
6:35 Tip 13: Keep the Status Update Brief and Focus on your Top 3 Points
7:00 Tip 14: Keep the Audience and Their Needs in Mind
7:11 Tip 15: Avoid Jargon
7:19 Tip 16: Look for more Tips and Guidance on the Influential PMO Channel

Useful Links:
Download my status report template: https://geni.us/StatusReport
RAG Guidance:    • How to Use RAG Status in Project Stat...  
How to Make a Project Status Report Template:    • How to Make a Project Status Report T...  

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