Execution Scorecards

Execution scorecards provide initiative-level visibility into status, progress, risks, and mitigation plans. They're the single-page summaries that enable steering committees to understand what's working, what's at risk, and what decisions are needed-without digging through detailed project plans or lengthy status reports.

Why Execution Scorecards Matter

Most steering committees waste time reviewing status updates that don't enable decisions. Initiative owners present 20-slide decks that bury critical issues in narrative. Executives struggle to compare progress across initiatives because every team reports differently. And by the time serious problems surface in these meetings, it's too late to course-correct.

Execution scorecards solve this problem. They create a standardized, at-a-glance view of every initiative's health. Status indicators show whether initiatives are on track, at risk, or behind. Progress metrics show milestone completion and deliverable status. Risk sections highlight critical issues and mitigation plans. And all of it fits on one page so executives can scan dozens of initiatives and focus attention where it's needed most.

The RGO maintains these scorecards and brings them to every steering committee. They ensure scorecards stay current, reflect reality rather than optimism, and surface problems early enough for executives to intervene. This discipline transforms steering committees from status update sessions into decision-making forums that drive results.

What Execution Scorecards Include

Overall Status

Red/yellow/green indicators that show initiative health at a glance. Status reflects progress against plan, not subjective assessment. Clear criteria ensure consistency across all initiatives.

Milestone Progress

Track completion of major milestones and deliverables. Show what's been delivered, what's in progress, and what's upcoming. Make timeline slippage immediately visible.

Critical Risks

Highlight the top 3-5 risks that could derail the initiative. Document probability, impact, and current mitigation status. Escalate risks that require executive intervention.

Mitigation Plans

For every critical risk, document the mitigation plan-who owns it, what actions are being taken, when resolution is expected. Show progress on mitigation so executives know issues are being addressed.

Key Accomplishments

Highlight significant progress since last review-milestones hit, deliverables completed, value delivered. Create visibility into wins, not just problems.

Forward-Looking Commitments

Define what will be delivered in the next review period. Create accountability for specific commitments that can be tracked in subsequent scorecards.

Key Takeaways

  • • Execution scorecards provide at-a-glance visibility into initiative health and enable rapid decision-making
  • • Standardized format creates consistency across initiatives and enables executives to scan dozens of scorecards efficiently
  • • Red/yellow/green status indicators reflect objective criteria, not subjective optimism
  • • Critical risks and mitigation plans get executive visibility and drive intervention when needed
  • • One-page format forces discipline-teams focus on what matters most rather than burying issues in detail

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