PM Issue Log and Escalation Tracker
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Create an issue log and escalation framework for [Project Name].

Project details:
- Project: [name]
- PM: [name]
- Escalation path: [PM → Sponsor → Steering Committee]

ISSUE LOG TEMPLATE

ISSUE ENTRY FORMAT
- Issue ID: [sequential number]
- Date identified: [date]
- Identified by: [name]
- Description: [clear description of issue]
- Impact: [what is affected — schedule/budget/scope/quality]
- Severity: [Critical/High/Medium/Low]
- Owner: [who is responsible for resolution]
- Target resolution: [date]
- Status: [Open/In Progress/Resolved/Closed]
- Resolution: [how it was resolved]

SEVERITY DEFINITIONS

CRITICAL
- Project cannot proceed
- Major budget impact: [over $X]
- Schedule impact: [over X days]
- Requires immediate escalation

HIGH
- Significant impact on deliverables
- Requires escalation within 24 hours
- Schedule impact: [X-Y days]

MEDIUM
- Moderate impact
- Can be managed by PM
- Resolution within [X days]

LOW
- Minor impact
- Routine management
- Monitor and track

ESCALATION FRAMEWORK

LEVEL 1 — PROJECT MANAGER
- All Medium and Low issues
- Resolution timeframe: [X days]
- Communication: weekly status report

LEVEL 2 — PROJECT SPONSOR
- All High severity issues
- When: within 24 hours of identification
- Format: email with issue summary
- Response expected: [X hours]

LEVEL 3 — STEERING COMMITTEE
- All Critical issues
- Budget variances over [X%]
- Schedule delays over [X days]
- Scope changes over [$ threshold]
- Format: emergency meeting request

ESCALATION EMAIL TEMPLATE
Subject: [ESCALATION] [Project] — [Issue Brief Title]

I am escalating the following issue for your decision:

Issue: [description]
Impact: [what happens if not resolved]
Options: [list 2-3 options with pros/cons]
Recommendation: [PM recommendation]
Decision needed by: [date]

Please confirm your decision or availability to discuss.

Source: https://promptzyo.com/prompt/pm-issue-log-and-escalation-tracker