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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.
Time-bound Measurement Card
 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.

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Outcome Statuses

Outcomes support the following statuses to communicate commitment and risk:
StageCommitmentDescription
UncommittedNo official commitmentThe outcome has been identified but not yet formally committed to by the team or organization.
At RiskCommitted but endangeredProgress toward the outcome is threatened by obstacles, delays, or resource constraints.
ProgressingCommitted with active workWork toward achieving the outcome is underway with noticeable progress, but not yet complete.
On TrackCommitted and proceeding wellThe outcome is being pursued according to plan, with expected progress and no significant obstacles.

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