Highlight Report

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.

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Accurate summary of the Issue Log.

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Accurate summary of plan status.

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Highlights any potential problem areas.

PROJECT DOCUMENTATION

HIGHLIGHT REPORT

Project:

Release: Date: Period Covered:

PRINCE2

Author: Owner: Client: Document Ref: Version No:

Insert Project Name Highlight Report Date: 10 December 2009

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Insert Project Name Highlight Report Date: 10 December 2009

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 Issue

of Version

Date Issue

of Version

1.4 Distribution This document has been distributed to: Name

Title

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Insert Project Name Highlight Report Date: 10 December 2009

2 Table of Contents Page 1 Highlight Report History 1.1 Document Location 1.2 Revision History 1.3 Approvals 1.4 Distribution

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2 Table of Contents 3 Purpose 4 Budget Status 5 Schedule Status 6 Products Completed 7 Problems and Risk Update 8 Products to be Completed 9 Project Issue Status 10 Budget/Schedule Impact

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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]

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