> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.vistaly.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Outcome

> Outcomes are Near-term Goal cards that quantitatively measure the progress you want to make in the coming months/quarters/year.

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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.

<Image src="/getting-started/outcome-card.png" alt="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.

## 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. |

## Additional resources

* [KPI Trees & Time-bound Goals](/guides/metrics/kpi-trees)