Project reporting
Controlling a Stage
Run the project stage through work packages, reports, RAID, and exception control.
What this helps you do
Know what to check this week and what needs sponsor attention.
Use this when
- During delivery
- Preparing weekly control
- Managing suppliers
What good looks like
- Work packages have owners
- Progress is compared with tolerances
- Decisions are visible
Minimum viable version
- Stage plan
- Weekly RAID review
- Highlight report
Stronger version
- Forecast trend
- Supplier checkpoint
- Benefits confidence check
Step-by-step
- Authorise work
- Collect progress
- Review RAID
- Report honestly
- Escalate exceptions
Inputs needed
- Work package updates
- RAID log
- Milestone forecast
Outputs produced
- Highlight report
- Exception report
- Updated logs
Common mistakes
- Confusing activity tracking with control
- Escalating too late
Tailoring notes
- Daily standups can feed weekly control in agile work
- Increase cadence for recovery
Related templates
work-package, highlight-report, exception-report
Related tools
Weekly Control Room, Project Health Check
PRINCE2 mapping
Operational translation of PRINCE2 controlling a stage.