Clear Projects specializes in tools and techniques that make project management clear and easy.  You don't need expensive software to gain efficiency!  This digital template in Microsoft Office PowerPoint will give you the ability to effectively communicate project status and manage stakeholder expectations.  The file contains 11 slides:  
 
TITLE:  This slide can be formatted to include your project name, company name etc. 
AGENDA: Having a standard agenda each week is helpful in managing stakeholder          expectations and ensuring the team is prepared with any questions they may have about your project.
PROJECT SCOPE:  This slide will bring the team into alignment on initial scope agreement as well as changes incorporated for cost, schedule, and deliverables.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:  Providing accomplishments achieved since the last review helps maintain a positive mindset for your project.
COST STATUS:  Your management team's expectations will be in alignment with your ability to report cost and projected cost along the way.  
SCHEDULE STATUS:  This slide is helpful in tracking milestones and completion dates.
RISK MANAGEMENT:  This slide includes a professional looking chart that is a visual pleaser for management and key stakeholders.
DESIGN STATUS:  This input should come from your design subject matter expert as a way to communicate status of tasks in work and any associated issues.
PRODUCTION STATUS:  This input should come from your team lead or foreman with regard to construction of the deliverable.
QUALITY STATUS:  This slide is wonderful for customers.  You can communicate the status of permits, inspections, certifications, etc.
SALES READINESS: This input should come from your marketing subject matter expert regarding marketing plan, launch plan, pricing, forecast, etc.
 
This template has been utilized on small and large projects and has proven to be effective in many different industries.