Monthly or quarterly update brief

Purpose: Help a manager compare progress with the plan and make one next decision.

Reporting period: [Add your own information]
Original target: [Add your own information]
Actual result with source: [Add your own information]
Reason for the difference: [Add your own information]
Risks and dependencies: [Add your own information]
Next milestone: [Add your own information]
Decision or support needed: [Add your own information]

Story order: Compare target and actual performance, explain the largest variance, name the next milestone and make one decision request.

Review: Aim for a 90 second executive summary. Keep the detailed metrics table available and use consistent reporting periods and units.

For a video (if needed): target duration, narration language, required visuals and one next action. Confirm scope and quote before production.