Project reporting goes far beyond payroll and CYA. Record the right stuff.

1. The importance of proper reporting
   1. Gives others an idea of what is happening on the project
   2. Provides a permanent record for CYA and lessons learned
   3. Important for helping with memory recall
2. Getting the right information
   1. Use templates or checklists to guide the process
   2. Collect reports from subcontractors and vendors
   3. Review it and make sure you get what you want
3. Simplify the process
   1. Want to collect a lot of information then make it easy to report
   2. Use a mobile app or web form for reporting
   3. Create systems like shared folders to make it easy for anyone to share pictures / videos and notes
   4. Create a project specific email inbox so everyone can send in info
   5. Collect the formal reporting and the informal for best results

Key Questions:

1. Do you have a good reporting system?

2. Do you get the information you need?

3. Is your reporting easy?

4. How can you improve it?

Take-Action Items:

1. Review your project reporting

2. Simplify the reporting process

3. Inspect it and review it