Master Project Progress Reports like a Pro

[@ITProjectManagers]

🔥 There’s one skill that separates great IT Project Managers from everyone else-project tailoring. Most project managers get stuck trying to learn every new tool and process out there. They dive deep into theories but still struggle to deliver projects on time and within budget. It’s frustrating. The truth is, great project managers don’t try to do it all-they focus on tailoring simple processes and tools that work best for their team and projects. That’s what creates transparency, predictability, and results. But here’s the thing-tailoring isn’t just guessing what might work. It’s about knowing three critical components: 1) Understanding project management on a deeper level. 2) Knowing exactly what to tailor. 3) Applying it effectively in real companies with real people. That’s why I created the Professional Development Plan for IT Project Managers-to help you master project tailoring and finally become the project manager who delivers every time, no matter the challenge. ✅ Click the link below to get your development plan now and take the next step toward mastering project management. itpmschool.com/get-plan?

[@atlantapreneur]

Love this process!

[@ITProjectManagers]

Thanks so much!

[@thedataprojectmanager5713]

Great video! To answer your question: I fall under belief that the project report is there to be objective and hence don't believe in hiding any roadblocks or issues. It's a very good mechanism to get things out in the open for people to talk about. I think the best nugget in the video is the fact that the report ultimately depends on things being sufficiently defined upfront. Early on I have struggled to write "project reports" when there wasn't a proper PM system in place. It just didn't make sense. Why did you say the % complete is a useless metric?

[@ITProjectManagers]

Thanks for writing back and sharing your thoughts. I think % complete is a useless metric because often a deliverable gets stuck at 90% done and than take much more time than initially estimated. It would be a different story if you report % of initial estimate use and be able to go beyond 100% to show the overrun.

[@thedataprojectmanager5713]

@@ITProjectManagers I fully agree. We've all been there when the project goes from 0-90% smoothly and gets stuck at 90% for eternity. Thanks for calling this out.

[@ITProjectManagers]

@@thedataprojectmanager5713 Yes, exactly. True story on many projects:)

[@rickcrespo4022]

great video Dimitri! Please make one video about salary negotiation and for quality assurance in IT! Many thanks!!

[@ITProjectManagers]

Great suggestion! Thanks! I’ll put them on the list.

[@rickcrespo4022]

Great! Also, can you make one video regarding the most difficult implementation that you have ever had in terms of integrations, reports, etc?

[@ITProjectManagers]

@@rickcrespo4022 Thanks, good ideas. I'll put them on my to do list.

[@rickcrespo4022]

Many thanks Dimitri. Looking forward to it

[@AdalydGracia]

Do you work your project using scrum or any other Agile framework or hybrid or just full waterfall? Just curious

[@ITProjectManagers]

Most of the time it’s a hybrid approach. Plan-driven life cycle with main execution with scrum or kanban.