The Holiday Hangover

While project status reports rely on red, yellow, and green to gauge the health of work, it's essential to recognize that there is more to it than just the pretty colors. There is often the status we report and the real, implied status. We may mark a project as green or yellow when it should be red. Incurring the perception and ramifications that come along with it. Green is a deep breath of fresh air, while yellow is useful to convey uncertainty and that extra attention is needed. Red tends to set off alarm bells, but it's not always negative. Once issues are resolved, it's time to document your lessons learned. Red signifies a growth opportunity and a chance to not repeat the same mistake.