Project Issue Register Template

An Issue Register is a project management tool that provides a structured method to track and manage current issues that could impact the successful delivery of a project. Unlike risks, which are potential problems, issues are problems that have already occurred and require immediate attention. Typically, an issue register includes key components such as a detailed issue description, impact assessment, resolution actions, resolution status, priority level, and assigned ownership.

This project issue register template helps project teams track and manage issues easily. It provides a clear process for identifying and resolving issues and problems. It also includes an issue heat map (or issue matrix) to visually highlights the most critical issues and shows their resolution status. The issue heat map is also available in a larger format, which is ideal for presentations.

This template is available in Microsoft PowerPoint widescreen format that can be customized to fit your specific needs. For example, you may increase the number of issue entries if you have multiple issues to include. You may also display the issue descriptions directly on the heat map. You may even add additional slides to extend the functionality of the template, such as including a detailed issue resolution action plan.