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Say no to burnout! Last year, I found myself involved in so many activities. There were different groups—prayer circles, wellbeing hubs, care homes, school pastoring, carnivals, and hospice support. You name it, I said yes. The result? I felt drained, stretched thin, and guilty for even thinking about stepping back. But here’s the truth: saying yes to everything is a fast track to burnout. I…

In project management, visual indicators are not just colorful graphics they are powerful tools that can convey the status of an entire project at a glance. Among these visual signals, the use of red, green, and yellow is the most common and universally recognized. These colors form the backbone of many project status reports, dashboards, and executive updates.

Understanding what red, green, and yellow mean in project management is essential not just for project managers, but for stakeholders, sponsors, and team members who rely on these signals to make quick yet informed decisions. While they may seem simple, these color codes carry deep implications about the health, risks, and priorities of a project.