> ## Documentation Index
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# Client History

> Viewing RAG status trends for individual clients

Client history shows how a client's RAG status has changed over time. It provides valuable context for understanding trends and patterns in client relationships.

## Accessing client history

### From RAG dashboard

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to RAG page">
    Click RAG in main navigation
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find client">
    Locate client in the list
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click client name">
    Opens client history page
  </Step>
</Steps>

### From client page

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to client">
    Navigate to client detail page
  </Step>

  <Step title="View RAG section">
    RAG status shown in client overview
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click history link">
    Opens full RAG history
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What you'll see

### Current status

At the top:

* Current RAG status (Green/Amber/Red)
* When it was last updated
* Who recorded it
* Latest notes

### Status trend chart

Visual representation showing:

* Status changes over time
* Timeline on X-axis
* Status (Green/Amber/Red) on Y-axis
* Clear visualization of trends

**Trend patterns:**

* **Stable Green** - Long-term healthy client
* **Fluctuating** - Ups and downs, needs attention
* **Declining** - Getting worse over time
* **Improving** - Recovery from issues

<Info>
  The trend chart makes it easy to spot patterns at a glance. Look for sustained periods at one status.
</Info>

### Historical entries

Complete history table showing:

* Week commencing date
* RAG status that week
* Notes recorded
* Next steps defined
* Who recorded it
* When it was recorded

Sorted by date (newest first).

## Reading the history

### Identifying patterns

**Positive patterns:**

* Consistent Green for multiple weeks
* Steady improvement (Red → Amber → Green)
* Quick recovery from Amber to Green

**Concerning patterns:**

* Frequent status changes (unstable)
* Persistent Amber (3+ weeks)
* Persistent Red (immediate concern)
* Declining trend (Green → Amber → Red)

### Understanding context

Each entry provides:

* **Why** status was chosen (in notes)
* **What** was happening that week
* **What** action was planned (next steps)
* **Whether** action was taken (next week's notes reference it)

<Tip>
  Read 3-4 weeks of history together to understand the full story, not just isolated snapshots.
</Tip>

## Using history effectively

### For CSMs

**Use history to:**

* Prepare for client check-ins
* Identify recurring issues
* Track action item follow-through
* Demonstrate improvement to stakeholders
* Plan proactive interventions

**Example use case:**

```
Week 1: Amber - "Budget concerns arising"
Week 2: Amber - "Had budget conversation, client understanding"
Week 3: Green - "Budget tracking agreed, client satisfied"
```

Shows problem identified, addressed, and resolved.

### For PMs

**Use history to:**

* Understand client relationship context
* Review delivery patterns
* Identify resource needs
* Plan capacity allocation
* Spot early warning signs

### For Managers

**Use history to:**

* Assess account health trends
* Identify systemic issues
* Evaluate intervention effectiveness
* Make strategic decisions
* Monitor CSM performance

<Note>
  History is especially valuable for managers joining client conversations - provides instant context.
</Note>

## Common history scenarios

### Scenario 1: Persistent Amber client

**History shows:**

```
Week 1: Amber - "Delivery delays"
Week 2: Amber - "Still behind schedule"
Week 3: Amber - "Catching up slowly"
Week 4: Amber - "Another delay occurred"
```

**Interpretation:**

* Problem not being resolved
* Action plans not working
* Needs management intervention
* Different approach required

### Scenario 2: Recovered Red client

**History shows:**

```
Week 1: Red - "Major issues, client very unhappy"
Week 2: Red - "Recovery plan in place"
Week 3: Amber - "Issues resolved, rebuilding trust"
Week 4: Green - "Back on track, relationship restored"
```

**Interpretation:**

* Crisis handled effectively
* Recovery plan worked
* Shows successful problem-solving
* Good outcome documented

### Scenario 3: Declining health

**History shows:**

```
Week 1: Green - "All good"
Week 2: Green - "Running smoothly"
Week 3: Amber - "Minor concerns appearing"
Week 4: Red - "Concerns escalated to critical"
```

**Interpretation:**

* Rapid decline
* Amber warning signs missed?
* Needed earlier intervention
* Learn for future similar patterns

## History table features

### Filtering

Filter history by:

* Date range
* Status (show only Red weeks)
* Specific CSM
* Keywords in notes

### Sorting

Sort by:

* Date (newest/oldest first)
* Status severity
* Who recorded

### Exporting

Download history:

* For client presentations
* For management reviews
* For pattern analysis
* CSV format

<Tip>
  Export history before client review meetings. Shows client you're tracking their project health seriously.
</Tip>

## Notes and next steps in history

### Reviewing notes

Good historical notes show:

* Clear explanation of status
* Specific issues or wins
* Context for decisions
* Progress on previous concerns

**Example good note:**

> "Delivered feature 2 days late due to scope changes. Client understanding but watching timeline closely. Need to improve estimation for next sprint."

### Reviewing next steps

Check if next steps were:

* Actually completed (next week's notes mention it)
* Effective (led to improvement)
* Realistic (achievable within timeframe)
* Specific (clear action)

**Tracking accountability:**

* Week 1 Next Step: "Schedule timeline review meeting"
* Week 2 Notes: "Had timeline meeting, reset expectations" ✓ Done

## Using history for planning

### Predictive patterns

Historical data helps predict:

* When busy periods occur
* What triggers status decline
* How long recovery takes
* Which issues recur

**Example pattern:**

* Client goes Amber every December (holiday season)
* Recovers to Green by mid-January
* Plan extra capacity for December proactively

### Proactive management

Use history to:

* Intervene before decline
* Allocate resources wisely
* Set realistic expectations
* Communicate effectively

<Note>
  Clients with consistent Green history for 6+ months are stable. Focus management time on volatile clients.
</Note>

## Best practices

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Review regularly" icon="eye">
    Check history monthly for all your clients
  </Card>

  <Card title="Share context" icon="users">
    Reference history in team discussions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Learn patterns" icon="chart-line">
    Identify what triggers status changes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Document wins" icon="trophy">
    Show how problems were solved
  </Card>

  <Card title="Track follow-through" icon="check-circle">
    Verify next steps were completed
  </Card>

  <Card title="Use in planning" icon="calendar">
    Historical patterns inform future decisions
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Client has no history">
    New clients won't have RAG history until first report completed. Wait until at least one weekly report recorded.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="History seems incomplete">
    If weeks are missing, reports may not have been completed those weeks. Check with CSM or manager.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can't see specific client history">
    Ensure you have permissions to view that client. Check you're accessing via correct URL or client list.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Status doesn't match what I remember">
    History shows what was officially recorded. If you recall differently, check if report was completed properly that week.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Need to correct historical entry">
    Historical entries cannot be edited once completed. Contact manager if significant error needs noting.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="RAG Overview" icon="traffic-light" href="/user-guide/rag">
    Back to RAG reporting overview
  </Card>

  <Card title="Recording Reports" icon="pen" href="/user-guide/rag/recording-reports">
    Learn how to record RAG reports
  </Card>

  <Card title="Clients" icon="users" href="/user-guide/clients">
    Client management overview
  </Card>

  <Card title="Help Desk" icon="headset" href="/user-guide/help-desk">
    Track client support issues
  </Card>
</CardGroup>