Before you start: Understand scope, schedule, cost and the approved baseline.

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A status report is green even though a key milestone is forecast late. What should you check?

Your reasoning, assumptions and units:

Apply it to your work

Describe a comparable situation. What evidence would you need before using this reasoning to make a decision?

Your example and next check:

Answer and reasoning

Check the reporting date, evidence, agreed thresholds and forecast assumptions. Report the exception and the decision needed rather than choosing a colour to preserve confidence.

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