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Run an evidence-based status cycle

Order the recurring status cycle.

Evidence-based status dashboard

Compare actual evidence with the approved plan

  1. ActualCurrent evidenceComplete, active, blocked, and remaining work.
  2. VariancePlan comparisonCause, magnitude, affected milestone, and scope.
  3. ForecastRange + assumptionRemaining logic, capacity, risk, and review point.
  4. ActionOwner + decisionCorrective option, authority, date, and follow-up.
Status integrityNever move the baseline or hide a blocker merely to preserve a favorable label.

A useful status connects current work states and variance to forecast impact, action, and decisions.

Arrange in the correct order
  1. 1. Communicate status, decisions, owners, and review date
  2. 2. Assess variance, impact, remaining work, and forecast
  3. 3. Compare evidence with the approved plan
  4. 4. Collect actual completion, effort, blockers, and decisions