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- Forecast the future of the project. Focus on your ability to finish the job as planned by the scheduled completion date.
A brief progress report would sound something like this:
On February 3, we were told to come up with an improved website for the company. [Reviews the project’s purpose.] Paul and I have been exploring the sites of other companies in the field, and we’ve developed a list of features our site should have. We’ll be happy to share it with anybody who is interested. [Describes the current status of the project. In a longer progress report, the speaker might identify the features and even give examples of them.] We know we’ll need a website designer soon, but we haven’t found anyone locally whose work we like. [Identifies issues and problems. In a longer report, the speaker might list the shortcomings.] We would welcome any suggestions you might have. If you have some names and contact information, please e-mail them to me. 684 We plan to pick a designer and have sketches ready by the end of next month. [Describes next milestone.] If we can do that, we should be able to have the new website up by the end of March, right on schedule. [Forecasts the future of the project.] Final Reports As its name suggests, a final report is delivered upon completion of an undertaking. The length and formality of a final report will depend on the scope of that undertaking. If you are describing a weekend conference to your colleagues, it would most likely be short and informal. In contrast, a task force reporting to top management or the general public on a year-long project would most likely deliver a more detailed and formal report. You can adjust the following guidelines to fit your situation: 352