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 for project activities when needed.

  • At Risk (Yellow): A risk(s) has been identified that may delay or impact the completion of all objectives.

  • Off Track (Red): Needs Attention. There are issues that have or will impact achievement of the project's objectives.

  • Completed: (Blue): Project is closed.

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.

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.

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.