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Production-ready templates and tools I've used across dozens of projects. Download, customize, and use them in your own delivery workflow.

Tip: HTML templates are interactive — fill them in your browser, then print to PDF (Ctrl+P). CSV files open directly in Excel or Google Sheets.

Weekly Status Report Template

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ReportingHTML (Save as PDF)

A one-page status report template that answers the 5 questions every stakeholder cares about. RAG status, key deliverables, blockers, next steps, and asks.

What's Included
  • Project Overview & RAG Status
  • Key Accomplishments This Week
  • Blockers & Risks (with owners)
  • Next Week's Focus Areas
  • Decisions Needed / Asks
  • Milestone Tracker (visual)

Risk Register Template

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Risk ManagementCSV (Open in Excel)

A comprehensive risk register with probability/impact scoring, mitigation strategies, escalation triggers, and status tracking. Pre-loaded with 20 common software project risks.

What's Included
  • Risk ID & Category
  • Description & Root Cause
  • Probability (1-5) & Impact (1-5)
  • Risk Score (auto-calculated)
  • Mitigation Strategy & Actions
  • Owner & Status
  • Escalation Trigger
  • Pre-loaded: 20 common software risks

Sprint Planning Worksheet

Sprint ManagementCSV (Open in Excel)

A structured sprint planning sheet with capacity calculator, story sizing guide, sprint goal template, and commitment tracker.

What's Included
  • Team Capacity Calculator (per person)
  • PTO & Meeting Load Deductions
  • Story List with Size & Priority
  • Sprint Goal Template
  • Commitment vs. Capacity Comparison
  • Historical Velocity Reference

Stakeholder Mapping Template

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Stakeholder ManagementHTML (Save as PDF)

A power/interest matrix template for mapping stakeholders, defining engagement strategies, and tracking communication cadence.

What's Included
  • Power/Interest Matrix (visual)
  • Stakeholder Profile Cards
  • Engagement Strategy per Quadrant
  • Communication Plan (frequency, channel, content)
  • RACI Matrix Template

Project Health Dashboard Template

Metrics & ReportingCSV (Open in Excel)

A ready-to-use dashboard template for tracking velocity, cycle time, sprint completion rate, and defect trends. Works with Jira export data.

What's Included
  • Velocity Chart (last 8 sprints)
  • Cycle Time Distribution
  • Sprint Completion Rate Trend
  • Defect Escape Rate
  • WIP Aging Analysis
  • Cumulative Flow Diagram Data

Definition of Done Checklist

QualityHTML (Save as PDF)

A customizable Definition of Done checklist covering code quality, testing, documentation, deployment, and stakeholder acceptance criteria.

What's Included
  • Code Quality Checks (review, linting, standards)
  • Testing Requirements (unit, integration, E2E)
  • Documentation Updated
  • Deployment & Rollback Plan
  • Performance & Security Review
  • Stakeholder Acceptance Criteria
  • Team-specific Extension Section

Retrospective Facilitation Kit

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Continuous ImprovementHTML (Save as PDF)

5 different retrospective formats with facilitation guides, timer suggestions, and action item tracking. Includes tips for remote teams.

What's Included
  • Format 1: Start / Stop / Continue
  • Format 2: 4Ls (Liked, Learned, Lacked, Longed For)
  • Format 3: Sailboat Retrospective
  • Format 4: Mad / Sad / Glad
  • Action Item Tracker with Follow-up
  • Remote Facilitation Tips

Release Planning Template

Release ManagementCSV (Open in Excel)

A release planning template with feature prioritization matrix, dependency tracker, go/no-go checklist, and rollback plan template.

What's Included
  • Release Scope & Feature List
  • Priority Matrix (MoSCoW)
  • Dependency Tracker
  • Go/No-Go Decision Criteria
  • Rollback Plan Template
  • Post-Release Monitoring Checklist

Need a custom template?

If you need a template customized for your team's specific workflow or tooling, reach out and I'll help you build it.

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