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Overview

Idea Stages

Idea Statuses

Next Steps


Overview

Idea Stage and Status are key components used to organize and track the progress of a Initiative. They help project managers and team members understand where the project currently stands, what needs to be done next, and how different aspects of the project are evolving.


Idea Stages


Evaluation

  • This is the initial stage assigned to an Idea after creation or when copied from an existing Idea.

Implementing

  • An Idea will be in Implementing when the respective checklist has been submitted and approved.

Cash Flowing

  • An Idea will be in Cash Flowing when the respective Cash Flowing checklist has been submitted and approved.

Locked In

  • An Idea will be in Locked In when the respective Locked In checklist has been submitted and approved.

Idea Statuses



Completed

  • When the Idea has passed its Locked In status and benefits are no longer required, however, required to stay in the system, this idea will not be visible in the Pipeline view. 

Active

  • An idea is normally marked Active when the Idea Form checklist has been submitted and approved. This Idea will be available in the Pipeline.

Approved

  • An idea is Approved when it has reached a stage where only Idea Administrators can  make changes to it. This Idea will be available in the Pipeline view. 

On Hold

  • An idea On-Hold will not produce benefits, an idea is in this status when a few details are still being finalized. This idea is not visible in the Pipeline view.

Cancelled

  • An idea is cancelled when it is no longer needed in the system, as a result, will not impact any reporting in the system as it will not produce any benefit. This Idea is not visible in the Pipeline view. 
  • An Idea that has been cancelled can still be deleted by clicking the Ellipses (3 dotted lines at the top right corner) and selecting delete.

Archived

  • An Idea is archived for record purposes, note only an Idea Admin can make changes to Archived Ideas. An Idea can only be Archived after it has been Completed or cancelled. This idea is not visible in the Pipeline view.

Next Steps

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