The Deets

What happens to data-driven program status reporting in the age of AI?

Over the course of more than two decades in consulting, I observed one of those blinding "flashes of the obvious" that's easy to articulate, but much harder to execute: the more engaged a client is with their project, the more likely that project is to succeed.

Status reports shouldn't just be a ritualistic obligation. They should be a key part to how you manage client and stakeholder relationships.

Status updates were meant to clarify progress, not quietly drain time and energy. When reporting becomes an administrative race instead of an ongoing story, teams lose visibility, momentum, and the chance to showcase the value they’re delivering.