PRINCE2 Highlight Report Template: Guidelines for Project Managers, Study Guides, Projects, Research of Business

Instructions on how to use the PRINCE2 Highlight Report template, designed to help Project Managers create reports for the Project Board. The template is based on the PRINCE2 Method and includes prompts for key information such as project name, date, and revision history. Once completed, the report should be printed, approved, and saved under a unique name. Quality criteria for accuracy and completeness are also outlined.

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HOW TO USE THIS TEMPLATE:
Introduction
The template reflects the steps set out in the PRINCE2 Method and is
designed to prompt the Project Manager and help in the creation of the
Highlight Report. The information for the Highlight Report will be found within
CS Process of the PRINCE2 Manual. There is also a Product Description for
the Highlight Report at Appendix A of the PRINCE2 Manual.
Loading the file
This template has been produced using Microsoft Word 97. To use it, load up
the file directly from the directory and starting from page 1 follow the prompts
(in [...] brackets).
Deleting the [....] text
When the template is complete, the whole Highlight Report document can be
printed and approved.
Prior to printing, you should delete all [....] prompt text.
Saving the Highlight Report document under its own name
Save the Highlight Report document by selecting the “SAVE-AS” command;
this will avoid overwriting the standard template. You must specify your own
Project Directory.
Once your Highlight Report Document is completed check the document
against the following Quality Criteria:
Accurate reflection of checkpoint information.
Accurate summary of the Issue Log.
Accurate summary of plan status.
Highlights any potential problem areas.
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Introduction The template reflects the steps set out in the PRINCE2 Method and is designed to prompt the Project Manager and help in the creation of the Highlight Report. The information for the Highlight Report will be found within CS Process of the PRINCE2 Manual. There is also a Product Description for the Highlight Report at Appendix A of the PRINCE2 Manual. Loading the file This template has been produced using Microsoft Word 97. To use it, load up the file directly from the directory and starting from page 1 follow the prompts (in [...] brackets). Deleting the [....] text When the template is complete, the whole Highlight Report document can be printed and approved. Prior to printing, you should delete all [....] prompt text. Saving the Highlight Report document under its own name Save the Highlight Report document by selecting the “SAVEAS” command; this will avoid overwriting the standard template. You must specify your own Project Directory. Once your Highlight Report Document is completed check the document against the following Quality Criteria:

  • Accurate reflection of checkpoint information.
  • Accurate summary of the Issue Log.
  • Accurate summary of plan status.
  • Highlights any potential problem areas.

Insert Project Name Highlight Report Date: 22 March 2010

Client:

Document Ref:

Version No:

Page 2

Insert Project Name Highlight Report Date: 22 March 2010 1 Highlight Report History

1.1 Document Location

This document is only valid on the day it was printed. The source of the document will be found on the project's PC in location

1.2 Revision History

Date of this revision: Date of Next revision: Revision date Previous revision date Summary of Changes Changes marked First issue

1.3 Approvals

This document requires the following approvals. Signed approval forms are filed in the Management section of the project files. Name Signature Title Date of Issue Version

1.4 Distribution

This document has been distributed to: Name Title Date of Issue Version Page 3

Insert Project Name Highlight Report Date: 22 March 2010 Highlight Report

3 Purpose

[To provide the Project Board with a summary of the stage status at intervals defined by them. The Project Board uses the report to monitor stage and project progress. The Project Manager also uses it to advise the Project Board of any potential problems or areas where the Project Board could help]

4 Budget Status

5 Schedule Status

6 Products Completed

[Products completed during the period]

7 Problems and Risk Update

[Actual or potential problems and risk update}

8 Products to be Completed

[Products to be completed during the next period]

9 Project Issue Status

10 Budget/Schedule Impact

[Budget and schedule impact of any changes] Page 5