To download template, click here: Sponsor Status Report Template.doc

To see a 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.

What to Include in the Project Sponsor Report:
  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)
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