Project Status & Health Report template helps product teams, program managers, and executives stay aligned on progress, risks, and next steps. This template is designed for quick updates that are easy to skim and easy to fill.
What's inside
Project Overview
Status Summary
Milestones & Schedule
Risks & Issues
Deliverables
Action items
How to use this template
Open the document and fill in [Project Name], [Sponsor], [Start Date], [Target Completion], [Objective].
Update the Status Summary with the latest health, progress, and changes.
Populate the Milestones & Schedule table with planned dates and owners.
Log risks and mitigations in the Risks & Issues section.
List deliverables and confirm owners and due dates.
Add Action items for the next reporting period and assign owners.
Why it works
Q: Who should use this template?
The project manager and core team should keep it updated; stakeholders review the updates to make informed decisions.
Q: How often should updates be published?
Use the cadence agreed with stakeholders, typically weekly or biweekly.
Q: How is the information used?
Executives and team leads quickly assess health, commitments, and blockers, enabling faster decisions and clearer accountability.