Launching the project is the easy part — keeping it on track is harder. Illizeo gathers milestones, late tasks, risks and team load in a single view, and automates the weekly steerco report.
Project cockpit #
The project page features a single cockpit at the top: global status (green / amber / red), completion %, forecast end date vs original, total load. Click any indicator to open its detail view.
Step-by-step #
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Update milestones #
Milestones tab. Each milestone has a planned and actual date. Tick Reached or adjust the date to reflow the plan.
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Review risks #
Risks tab. For each risk: probability, impact, mitigation, owner. The 5×5 matrix highlights the red risks.
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Track late tasks #
Late filter on the kanban: Illizeo highlights tasks past due. Reassign or reschedule directly.
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Run the weekly report #
Click Report → Weekly. Illizeo generates a concise PDF: progress, milestones, risks, next steps. Send it to the sponsor in one click.
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Run the steerco #
The Presentation mode flips the page to full screen with arrow-key navigation. Ideal to drive the meeting without switching tools.
Key indicators to track #
| Indicator | Alert threshold | Recommended action |
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| % progress vs plan | Gap > 10 points | Revisit scope or add capacity |
| Late tasks | > 15 % of open total | Arbitrage meeting |
| Red risks | >= 1 | Sponsor action plan |
| Contributor load | > 110 % of capacity | Rebalance or reprioritise |
| Forecast end date | Slippage > 14 days | Exceptional steerco |
FAQ #
How do I archive meeting notes?
Each meeting can be logged in the Meetings tab. Notes are linked to the project and remain accessible even after archiving.
Can the weekly report be automated?
Yes, schedule an automatic send every Friday at 5 pm. Recipients receive a PDF refreshed with the latest data.
Can I compare multiple projects?
Yes, the Project portfolio view aligns milestones and health for all active projects on a single timeline.
How do I close a project?
Use the Closure checklist: review, lessons learned, ownership transfer. Once ticked, the project moves to archive.
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