Four Square Reports
Four Square Reports are a strategic tool used for evaluating and communicating key insights about technology initiatives, projects, or products. They provide a structured, high-level summary using four quadrants, making them useful for decision-making and stakeholder communication.
Structure
- Status Update – This section summarizes the current state of the initiative, including progress, milestones achieved, and any critical developments.
- Key Risks & Issues – Highlights potential risks, blockers, or technical challenges that could impact delivery, along with mitigation strategies.
- Next Steps – Outlines immediate priorities, upcoming tasks, and key decisions required to maintain momentum.
- Needs & Support – Identifies specific asks, whether related to budget, resources, or leadership alignment, to ensure successful execution.
graph TD;
A[Four Square Report] --> B[Status Update]
A --> C[Key Risks & Issues]
A --> D[Next Steps]
A --> E[Needs & Support]
B -->|Progress & milestones| B1[Current state of initiative]
C -->|Challenges & blockers| C1[Potential risks and mitigations]
D -->|Immediate priorities| D1[Upcoming tasks & decisions]
E -->|Resource requirements| E1[Budget, support, alignment]