Status Report

In Lean Six Sigma (LSS), a status report is a structured update that communicates the progress of a project across the DMAIC phases. It keeps sponsors, stakeholders, and team members aligned, ensuring transparency and accountability.

📌 Purpose of a Status Report in LSS

• Tracks progress against the project charter and Statement of Work.

• Highlights achievements and milestones completed.

• Identifies issues, risks, and roadblocks.

• Provides data-driven updates (metrics, KPIs, defect rates, cycle times).

• Ensures stakeholder engagement and continued sponsorship support.

🗂️ Typical Components of an LSS Status Report

1. Project Overview

   • Title, sponsor, team members, start date, current phase.

2. Objectives & Scope

   • Restate goals and boundaries for clarity.

3. Progress Summary

   • Completed tasks, current activities, upcoming milestones.

4. DMAIC Phase Alignment

   • Define: Charter signed, stakeholders engaged.

   • Measure: Data collected, baseline metrics established.

   • Analyze: Root causes identified, validated.

   • Improve: Solutions piloted, improvements implemented.

   • Control: Monitoring plan in place, sustainability confirmed.

5. Metrics & Results

   • Defect reduction %, cycle time improvement, cost savings.

6. Risks & Issues

   • Challenges faced, mitigation strategies.

7. Next Steps

   • Actions planned for the next reporting period.

🎯 Key Takeaway

A status report in LSS is not just a checklist—it’s a communication tool that ties project progress to business impact and keeps stakeholders engaged throughout DMAIC.