Proposed: Use the “Punchline Reports” Method

Metadata

  • Status: Proposed
  • Deciders: V-Sekai, fire
  • Tags: V-Sekai

Context

The article “I’m OK; The Bull Is Dead” from Computerworld discusses a method for reporting project status effectively. This method prioritizes delivering the most important information first, followed by supporting details.

Problem

Traditional reporting styles often start with lengthy explanations which can delay the delivery of crucial information.

Solution

Implement a four-step approach to reporting:

  1. Start with the punch line – the facts without adjectives or modifiers.
  2. Describe the current status and how it affects the project.
  3. Outline the next steps or solutions.
  4. Provide an explanation or reason behind the punch line.

This approach is likened to the inverted pyramid style in journalism, where conclusions are presented first, followed by key facts, and then details.

Benefits

  • Faster delivery of crucial information.
  • Clearer understanding of the project status.
  • More effective communication within the team.

Potential Drawbacks

  • May require training or adjustment period for team members used to traditional reporting styles.

Alternatives Considered

Continuing with traditional reporting styles.

Rare Use Cases

This method may not be suitable for projects where the context or background information is as important as the main facts.

Implementation

Should we decide to proceed, we will need to train our team on this new reporting method and adjust our project management tools accordingly.

References

  1. V-Sekai · GitHub - Official GitHub account for the V-Sekai development community focusing on social VR functionality for the Godot Engine.
  2. V-Sekai/v-sekai-game - GitHub page for the V-Sekai open-source project bringing social VR/VRSNS/metaverse components to the Godot Engine.
  3. I’m OK; The Bull Is Dead

This proposal was assisted by AI assistant, Aria.