Weekly stakeholder reports-moved
- Adrian Agho
- Daniela Uzosike
It is paramount to ensure that all relevant stakeholders are apprised of the project's progress. Stakeholders should encompass a diverse range of departments within the organization. Representatives from each department should be kept informed throughout the product development cycle. Adopting a transparent approach will enhance the visibility of project activities and enable these representatives to contribute their insights or provide critique on the decisions being made. This collaborative approach ultimately results in a superior outcome for the customers.
Sample stakeholder group setup
Main product group - PM, designers, engineers
Business leads
Marketing and growth
Customer support
Legal
Compliance
Working in the open
Keep stakeholders and the company in the know. Communicate through channels about what is going on. Example communication channels:
Weekly email reports
Townhalls
Newsletters
Social media
Weekly stakeholder report template
Depending on the stage of the project, add the relevant sections to your report.
Section | Description |
|---|---|
Current goal | Description of the current goal / OKR being chased. |
Timeline | The timeline section of the weekly stakeholder report presents the current status of the team in the project timeline. This information serves as an indicator of whether the project is on track or behind schedule. |
Team | The Team section of the weekly stakeholder report lists the members of the team who made significant contributions to the activities of the week. |
Discovery activities | A brief summary of the progress of the discovery activities during the discovery phase of the product. |
Discovery articles / outputs | As the discovery phase progresses, showcase emerging learning. Highlight key information, and provide links to the full articles. |
Solutions | The Solutions section of the weekly stakeholder report lists the successful solutions devised by the team to address the identified problems and achieve the stated goals. These solutions should ideally be developed in collaboration with the stakeholders. |
Design progress | Progress of the designs of the solutions. |
Next steps | Your weekly stakeholder report should always include a section that highlights the activities that will occur in the next week. This will keep stakeholders informed and engaged, and ensure that everyone is on the same page. |
Sample weekly stakeholder report