Status Report - Definition

What is a Status Report? Definition and meaning

A status report is a document used within a project. The status report documents the progress of individual sub-tasks of the project plan. Thanks to the status report, the project manager can clearly see who is working on what, how far individual tasks have been completed, where there are problems, and by when the tasks must be finished.

Frequently asked questions

What does a status report contain?

A status report documents the progress of individual sub-tasks in the project plan. It shows who is working on which task, how far it has been completed, where there are problems and by when the tasks must be finished.

Why does the project manager need the status report?

Thanks to the status report, the project manager can clearly see who is working on what and how far the tasks have progressed. This keeps project progress in view, supported for example by the project controlling in projectfacts.