# Status Tracking Reference

Use moderate status tracking: enough rhythm to keep work visible and unblock decisions, without creating heavy governance unless project complexity requires it.

## Default Check-ins

Create lightweight weekly Automatic Check-ins unless an equivalent prompt already exists.

### Weekly focus check-in

Ask each active participant what they are focused on this week and whether their priorities have changed.

### Weekly progress and blocker check-in

Ask each active participant what progressed, what is blocked, and what support or decision is needed.

## Status Updates

Status updates go on the Message Board and are owned by the project DRI. Use a consistent, short format so stakeholders can scan progress quickly.

```markdown
### Status
Green | Yellow | Red

### What changed
...

### What is next
...

### Decisions or help needed
...
```

## Governance Level

Keep the cadence practical. Add extra reporting, approval tracking, or steering updates only when the project has high risk, many teams, external commitments, or complex dependencies.