Creating Effective LION Reports

Creating Effective LION Reports

The LION Report Tool helps you generate comprehensive weekly status reports that keep stakeholders informed about your progress. Here's how to create reports that provide maximum value.

Understanding the LION Format

Each report follows the LION structure:

• L - Last Week: A summary of your accomplishments and activities during the past week
• I - Issues: Problems you encountered and how you addressed them
• O - Opportunities: New possibilities or ideas you identified
• N - Next Week: Your priorities and commitments for the coming week

Generating Reports

1. Navigate to Reports > Create New Report
2. Select the week ending date (typically Thursday)
3. Click "AI Generate" to create a draft based on your journal entries
4. Review each section carefully and make edits as needed
5. Add any additional context not captured in your journal entries
6. Select the appropriate recipients
7. Submit the report

Customizing AI-Generated Content

The AI creates a draft report based on your journal entries, but you should always review and enhance it:

• Ensure the "Last Week" section accurately summarizes your key accomplishments
• Check that all significant issues are documented in the "Issues" section
• Add context or additional details that weren't in your journal entries
• Make sure your "Next Week" commitments are clear and actionable
• Use the rich text editor to format content for better readability

Report Best Practices

• Be Concise: Focus on key accomplishments rather than listing every small task
• Highlight Value: Emphasize the impact of your work, not just activities
• Address Roadblocks: Clearly communicate issues that need attention
• Set Clear Expectations: Make your next week's commitments specific and measurable
• Use Formatting: Utilize headings, bullet points, and emphasis to improve readability

Recurring Elements

Some elements you might want to include in each report:

• Progress updates on major projects or objectives
• Metrics or KPIs relevant to your role
• Cross-team dependencies or collaborations
• Resource needs or constraints
• Upcoming milestones or deadlines

Reviewing Past Reports

Your report history provides valuable insights:

1. Navigate to the Reports section to view past submissions
2. Compare your current week's plans with actual accomplishments
3. Track how issues were addressed over time
4. Use previous reports to prepare for performance reviews