Work Performance Reports
A tangible or digital summary of work performance information compiled from project documents, created to inform decisions, trigger actions, or raise stakeholder awareness.
Key Points
- Consolidates analyzed performance information into consumable outputs like dashboards, packets, or formal status reports.
- Draws from project documents but is tailored to stakeholder needs per the communications plan.
- Primary purpose is decision support: to prompt actions, approvals, escalations, or provide awareness.
- Should be timely, accurate, and clear; often includes KPIs, variances, forecasts, milestones, risks, and issues.
Example
The project manager issues a weekly status report (PDF and dashboard) showing CPI/SPI, milestone slippage, top risks with owners, and an updated completion forecast so the sponsor can decide whether to authorize overtime.
PMP Example Question
Which output provides a compiled, physical or electronic presentation of analyzed project performance intended to drive decisions and actions?
- Work performance data
- Work performance information
- Work performance reports
- Project documents updates
Correct Answer: C — Work performance reports
Explanation: Data are raw observations; information is analyzed data within project documents; reports package that information into a consumable format to support decisions and actions.