Winning the Firefight: A Sample Project Management Dashboard Template

• Scope - Are we doing what we said we were going to do?
• Cost - What's our budget? Are we sticking to it?
• Schedule - How long do we have to get this done? Are we hitting our milestones?
• Risks - What could potentially go wrong? How are we mitigating it? What is getting in our way?
• Activities - What tasks do we need to complete to reach our goal? What have we accomplished so far?

Wouldn't it be great to find the answers of all of these questions at a glance?

• Track major initiatives and projects weekly
• Have your team inform you of any roadblocks that need removing when they can't seem to remove them themselves. Don't let them be shy and don't let them struggle too much.
• Ensure your team understands how the project fits into the strategic mission of the organization
• Recognize positive progress. Projects in healthcare can be slower moving due to regulations and office politics, so accomplishments should be celebrated when appropriate.