Project Outcomes and Deliverables

This dashboard page shows outcomes and deliverables defined for a project. Outcomes represent the tangible result or set of results that the project is expected to achieve. Deliverables represent specific tangible items associated with an outcome. For example, the outcome of a project might be a new version of software with deliverables including code, documentation, marketing material, training material.

• This page is accessed using the drill-down from the Project Outcomes content area on the Project Overview Page

• The ‘Outcomes’ content area shows the list of outcomes defined for the project along with a summary of the open and closed deliverables for each outcome.

• Outcomes must be defined before deliverables.

• Click on the ‘+’ sign next to ‘Add Outcome’ to add a new outcome. A form will be displayed to collect information about the outcome, including a field to assign responsibility and track due dates.

• Use the standard search capability to find outcomes and open them for editing.

• Use the standard search capability to find and open outcomes. Once opened the form can be deleted by those with the authority to do so.

• The ‘Deliverables’ content area shows the list of all deliverables defined for the project.

• Outcomes must be defined before deliverables.

• Click on the ‘+’ sign next to ‘Add Deliverable’ in the Outcomes content area to add a new outcome. A form will be displayed to collect information about the deliverable, including a field to capture which outcome it relates to.

• Click on the ID to open the deliverable form.

• Depending on the status of the deliverable some or all of the fields will be editable.

• Click on the ID to open the deliverable form.

• Use the action drop down and select ‘Delete Form’ to delete the deliverable.