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Daily project status report template

Progress, issues and next steps for stakeholders. Free download in Word.

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A one-page daily update for stakeholders during migration waves and hypercare: progress, issues, risks and the next 24 hours.

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Free to use and adapt. Document ID CM-TPL-EXE-04, version 1.0, November 2026.

What's inside

What the template includes

Document sections

  1. Summary · Date, wave, overall RAG and a two-sentence summary.
  2. Status by workstream · One row per workstream with RAG and a short comment.
  3. Progress metrics · Planned versus actual for the key measures.
  4. Completed today · Key achievements since the last report.
  5. Issues requiring attention · Open issues with owner and due date. Reference the issue log ID.
  6. Risks and decisions needed · Only new or escalated items, and decisions needed from stakeholders.
  7. Next 24 hours · What will happen before the next report.
  8. Contacts · Who to contact for help or escalation.
How to use it

How to use this template

  1. Send at the same time every day (for example 16:00) to the same distribution list.
  2. Lead with the overall RAG and a two-line summary; executives may read nothing else.
  3. Report numbers, not adjectives: users migrated, GB moved, tickets open.
  4. Include only issues that need attention or decisions; the full list lives in the issue log.
  5. Keep it to one page; link to the runsheet, dashboards and logs for detail.
Built to a standard

Ready to share with your steering committee

  • Branded cover or instructions page with document ID and version
  • QR code linking to the latest version, and a Code128 barcode for your document register
  • Document control, approval block and a clear disclaimer
  • Example rows written for real migration projects, which you replace with your own
FAQ

Questions about this template

Is the daily status report template free?

Yes. Download it in Word and adapt it for your organisation. No sign-up is needed.

Can I use it in Google Sheets or Google Docs?

Yes. Upload the file to Google Drive and open it with Google Sheets or Docs. Dropdowns and most formulas carry across; check conditional formatting after converting.

Can I remove the Cloud-Migrations branding?

Yes. Replace the logo and footer with your own. Keep the disclaimer in mind: the template is general guidance and needs adapting to your project.

How do I know I have the latest version?

Scan the QR code on the cover or instructions sheet. It opens this page, which always links to the current version.