Project Definitions

Project Health

  • To Be Started (Orange): Project work has not yet started.
     
  • On Track (Green): The project is on schedule, within scope, and within budget. Project resources are available when needed.
     
  • ⚠️ At Risk (Yellow): One or more risks have been identified that may delay or impact completion of objectives.
     
  • Off Track (Red): Needs attention. Issues have occurred or are likely to impact achievement of the project’s objectives.
     
  • Completed (Blue): Project work is complete and the project is closed.

Project Phase

  • Initiate: The projects purpose, scope (Charter) and stakeholders are being defined.
     
  • Plan & Prepare: The project workplan is being created.
     
  • Build and Manage: The project solution is being created or launched.
     
  • Close & Sustain: Project deliverables are being finalized and handed off to the operational team.
     
  • Completed: The project is completed. Ongoing operations and maintenance have been transitioned to the operational team.

Project Status

  • Active: The project is currently being worked on by the project team.
     
  • Completed: Work on the project has finished, and all deliverables/tasks have been completed.
     
  • Cancelled: The project has not finished, and work on the project will not continue.
     
  • On Hold: The project has not finished, and work on the project has been temporarily suspended.

Risk/Issue Details

  • Issue: An event that has happened and may impact achievement of the project's objectives if not resolved.
     
  • Risk: A potential event that may impact achievement of the project's objectives if it does happen.