"Strategy Space" Cards
Outcome
"Strategy Space" Cards
Outcome
Outcomes are Near-term Goal cards that quantitatively measure the progress you want to make in the coming months/quarters/year.
What is an Outcome Card?
Outcome (or “Goal”) cards measure success for specific objectives within a defined timeframe. They have clear start and end dates with target values to achieve.
Popular terms used to communicate this concept:
- Outcome (Vistaly Default)
- Key Result
- Goal
- Rock
If your team uses OKRs, you can think of Outcome Cards as the Key Results in your OKR framework.
Outcome Statuses
Outcomes support the following statuses to communicate commitment and risk:
| Stage | Commitment | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Uncommitted | No official commitment | The outcome has been identified but not yet formally committed to by the team or organization. |
| At Risk | Committed but endangered | Progress toward the outcome is threatened by obstacles, delays, or resource constraints. |
| Progressing | Committed with active work | Work toward achieving the outcome is underway with noticeable progress, but not yet complete. |
| On Track | Committed and proceeding well | The outcome is being pursued according to plan, with expected progress and no significant obstacles. |