Purpose
This article explains how to manage Deliverables — the key outputs or documents required throughout a project.
Who Uses This
Project managers and deliverable owners responsible for producing or tracking specific outputs.
How It Works
Deliverables represent specific outputs required for a project — such as permits, drawings, or approvals — each with an owner and due date.
Assign an owner to each deliverable, set a due date, and track its status (not started, in progress, complete).
Deliverables can be linked to Tasks and Dependencies to reflect how they fit into the overall schedule.
Best Practices
Assign a clear, single owner to every deliverable to avoid ambiguity.
Set due dates that align with the overall project schedule and Critical Path.
Review deliverable status regularly, especially ahead of key milestones.
Troubleshooting
If a deliverable's status isn't updating, confirm the assigned owner has the necessary permissions to make changes.