Useful Management Information outlines very useful bullet points on how to develop a report for management.
* Should be information, not raw data.
* Should be relevant to the purpose.
* Should be sensitive enough to allow for comparisons.
* Should be unbiased.
* Should be timely.
* Should be action-oriented.
* Should be displayed in a uniform structure.
* Should be performance-targeted.
* Should be cost-effective.