{"id":121,"date":"2022-02-07T14:40:20","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T14:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/?p=121"},"modified":"2026-04-07T14:40:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:40:20","slug":"deliverable-in-project-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/pt\/project-management\/deliverable-in-project-management\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Deliverable in Project Management?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"translation-block\">At various stages of a complex project, outputs are created as stepping stones that help shape the final product of the project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In project management, these stepping stones are called <strong>deliverables<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">What makes them distinct from project milestones, objectives, and phases is the fact that a single deliverable is a standalone piece of output that does not need to rely on other project components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Depending on the type of the project, deliverables can be many things \u2014 from <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/business-case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business cases<\/a>, different types of documentation, prototypes, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This guide will help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Get a clear picture of what a deliverable is<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Learn how to differentiate deliverables from other project elements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Understand the types of deliverables projects commonly use&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In addition, we will show you some examples of project deliverables, and include a step-by-step guide on how to define deliverables for a specific project.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Deliverable-in-project-management-cover-1024x512.png\" alt=\"Deliverable in project management - cover\" class=\"wp-image-7334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Deliverable-in-project-management-cover-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Deliverable-in-project-management-cover-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Deliverable-in-project-management-cover-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Deliverable-in-project-management-cover-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Deliverable-in-project-management-cover.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-deliverables-in-a-project\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">What are the deliverables in a project?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To expand a bit on the explanation of what project deliverables are, we can say the following \u2014 <strong>deliverables are different types of products that represent independent steps towards achieving any organizational objective<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/what-is-project-management\/\">project management terms<\/a>, a deliverable is a piece of output that conforms to the following set of requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>It is within the project scope.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>It has been agreed upon by internal and external stakeholders<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>It has an observable impact on accomplishing the project goal.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>It is well-defined, specified, and delineated.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>It is a result of deliberate work.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To learn more about project management and why it&#8217;s important, check out this guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/why-is-project-management-important\/\">Why Is Project Management Important for Your Business Success?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To further specify the concept of deliverables, we will compare them to phases, objectives, and milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"objective-vs-deliverable\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\" id=\"objective-vs-deliverable\">Objective vs deliverable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/smart-goals-project-management\/\">project <strong>objective<\/strong><\/a> is a set of directives that will define its:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Benefits to the organization,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Predicted outcomes, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Ways it will affect the business processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">On the other hand, a <strong>deliverable<\/strong> is a standalone product within a wider-scope project, produced with the intention of <em>enabling<\/em> the project objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"phases-vs-deliverables\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\" id=\"phases-vs-deliverables\">Phases vs deliverables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A project is initially broken down into several <strong>phases <\/strong>\u2014 each of which includes a particular set of activities grouped according to their purpose.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In simple terms \u2013 a phase is one part of the project process, whereas a <strong>deliverable<\/strong> is the output that is produced in its duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background translation-block\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\">\ud83d\udcd6 Understanding the term \u201cdeliverable\u201d is crucial for effective communication in project management, but it doesn\u2019t stop there. As a project worker, you\u2019ll be expected to understand a lot of basic and advanced project management terms, all of which you can read about in our <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/glossary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Management Glossary of Terms<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"milestone-vs-deliverable\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\" id=\"milestone-vs-deliverable\">Milestone vs deliverable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">During a project, <strong>milestones<\/strong> are used to set checkpoints that signify when a phase of the project is completed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">What differentiates milestones from <strong>deliverables<\/strong> is that the former do not need to be presented to external or <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/stakeholder-in-project-management\/\">internal stakeholders<\/a>, as they represent simple reference points for project progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83d\udca1<strong> Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To learn more about milestones in project management, check out the following guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-milestones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Are Project Milestones? (+ Examples and Free Template)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-examples-of-project-deliverables\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">What are examples of project deliverables?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To help paint a clearer picture of what project deliverables look like in practice, we\u2019ve listed a few examples of deliverables:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">A website wireframe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">A project plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">A strategic report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">A survey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">A process improvement plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">And following up, we take a look at the application these deliverables have in different scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"%f0%9f%94%bb-project-deliverable-example-1-a-website-wireframe\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\" id=\"project-deliverable-example-1-a-website-wireframe\">\ud83d\udd3b Project deliverable example 1 \u2014 a website wireframe&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A digital marketing company hires a freelance UX designer \u2014 Sienna \u2014 to create <strong>a<\/strong> <strong>wireframe <\/strong>for the new company website. Producing this deliverable is one step of a greater plan to build a company website, and it is aligned with the general direction of what the organization aims to achieve with its business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"%f0%9f%94%bb-project-deliverable-example-2-a-project-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\" id=\"project-deliverable-example-2-a-project-plan\">\ud83d\udd3b Project deliverable example 2 \u2014 a project plan&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Michael is an architect working on constructing a new bridge. Currently, he is part of a team that has the task to produce<strong> a project plan<\/strong> \u2014 the deliverable necessary for the actual construction to take place. Michael collaborates with <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/what-project-managers-do\/\">the project manager<\/a>, financial advisors, construction experts, and primary stakeholders to provide his expert opinion on what the project plan should look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"%f0%9f%94%bb-project-deliverable-example-3-a-strategic-report\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\" id=\"project-deliverable-example-3-a-strategic-report\">\ud83d\udd3b Project deliverable example 3 \u2014 a strategic report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Karina is the director of a large business and she is required to provide <strong>a strategic report <\/strong>at the end of the year. In it, she needs to analyze and review important developments and performance calculations of the company\u2019s business. This deliverable is intended to show how Karina has been fulfilling her duties, and to predict what strategic moves would be wise to make in the following year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"%f0%9f%94%bb-project-deliverable-example-4-a-survey\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\" id=\"project-deliverable-example-4-a-survey\">\ud83d\udd3b Project deliverable example 4 \u2014 a survey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Delilah is a marketing specialist working on designing and conducting <strong>a survey of public opinion <\/strong>on the new product her company has released. She is focused on selecting the right questions to ask, the way the survey would be conducted, and the target audience. With the data this deliverable provides, the company can assess if the new product has been successful, and what can be done to improve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"%f0%9f%94%bb-project-deliverable-example-5-a-process-improvement-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\" id=\"project-deliverable-example-5-a-process-improvement-plan\">\ud83d\udd3b Project deliverable example 5 \u2014 a process improvement plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Rhett is an engineer at a car factory. As part of his duties, he needs to provide<strong> a manufacturing process improvement plan<\/strong>. This deliverable describes in detail what the current process looks like, and what adjustments can be made to help make it more efficient and cost-effective. This plan is further used as a starting point for redesigning the manufacturing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark plaky-gradient-default\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Free project management software<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Prioritize your projects and tasks better with Plaky by CAKE.com.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-right \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/plaky\/banners\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/plaky\/banners\/default.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-types-of-project-deliverables\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">What are the types of project deliverables?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to their intended audience, the form they come in, and their scale, we can differentiate three sets of deliverable types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">External or internal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Tangible or Intangible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Process or product<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Following up is a brief explanation of each of these project deliverable types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"external-or-internal\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\" id=\"external-or-internal\">External or internal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>External deliverables<\/strong> are intended for the customers and other stakeholders outside the company making the product.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>\ud83d\udd3b Example of an external deliverable: <\/strong>a site investigation report, conducted to investigate soil characteristics before building construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Internal deliverables<\/strong> are created for the needs and purposes of the company producing them, to aid an internal objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>\ud83d\udd3b Example of an internal deliverable: <\/strong>a marketing study, used by a company to design a marketing plan by studying what the industry trends are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tangible-or-intangible\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\" id=\"tangible-or-intangible\">Tangible or intangible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A<strong> tangible deliverable<\/strong> is a physical or digital product that can be interacted with either in real or virtual life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>\ud83d\udd3b Example of a tangible deliverable: <\/strong>a 3D rendering of a building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">On the other hand, <strong>intangible deliverables <\/strong>are conceptual, but still measurable project outputs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>\ud83d\udd3b Example of an intangible deliverable:<\/strong> number of repeat customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"process-or-product\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\" id=\"process-or-product\">Process or product<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Process deliverables <\/strong>are steps along the way of creating the end product, and are not intended for the customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>\ud83d\udd3b Example of a process deliverable<\/strong>: a project scope statement a company defines for an upcoming project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The previously mentioned end product of a project is what we could call a <strong>product deliverable<\/strong>. It is customer-oriented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>\ud83d\udd3b Example of a product deliverable:<\/strong> a finished website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Figuring out project deliverables is a part of building your project design. Find out how to master project design and ensure the project runs smoothly below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Is Project Design? We\u2019ll Help You Master It in 5 Steps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"deliverables-commonly-used-in-different-project-phases\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Deliverables commonly used in different project phases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The phases of project management include the following five phases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Project initiation phase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Project planning phase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Project execution phase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Project monitoring and controlling phase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Project closing phase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">We\u2019ve taken into account these phases, as well as some of the recommendations made by <a href=\"https:\/\/it.sonoma.edu\/kb\/pm\/what-are-key-deliverables-project-management-process\">experts at the Sonoma State University<\/a>, in order to list several types of deliverables commonly used in <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/phases-project-management\/\">different phases of the project process<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table translation-block\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Project phases<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Deliverables<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Phase 1<\/strong> \u2014 Initiation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Business case<br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-proposal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project proposal<\/a><br>&#8211; Tender document<br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-kickoff-meeting\/\">Kick-off meeting<\/a><br>&#8211; Project charter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Phase 2<\/strong> \u2014 Planning<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Project work plan<br>&#8211; Document with project requirements<br>&#8211; Communication plan<br>&#8211; Product prototype<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Phase 3 <\/strong>\u2014 Executing<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Status report<br>&#8211; Progress report<br>&#8211; Engineering report<br>&#8211; Meeting notes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Phase 4 <\/strong>\u2014 Monitoring and controlling<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Project change request<br>&#8211; Design review<br>&#8211; Final project acceptance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Phase 5<\/strong> \u2014 Closing<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Project closure spreadsheet<br>&#8211; Project closure notification<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-define-project-deliverables\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">How to define project deliverables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Now that we\u2019ve established what deliverables are, their types, and which deliverables are common for which phase of the project \u2014 we can go on to <strong>define deliverables for a specific project<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For this purpose, we have devised a step-by-step guide that can help you organize a structured approach to the task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">First of all, defining project deliverables is part of the wider process of <a href=\"https:\/\/brainmass.com\/business\/human-resources-management\/business-management-271591\">determining the scope of a project<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>The project scope<\/strong> is defined to put in place the boundaries for the project \u2014 by establishing and documenting its stakeholders, goals, tasks, cost, deadlines, and of course \u2014 deliverables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">With this in mind, we can approach the process of defining project deliverables by first referring to <strong>the other elements inside the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/stakeholder-in-project-management\/\">project scope<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">One additional step to this process will focus on <strong>studying the industry standards and guidelines<\/strong> \u2014 which can help further shortlist possible deliverables and give you ideas of what they might be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For a better understanding of what \u201cproject scope\u201d means in project management, as well as templates you can use for your own project, take a look at our guide to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/scope-in-project-management\/\">What Is Scope in Project Management? (+ Free Template)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Now, we can pay some mind to the six-step process that leads to defining project deliverables. Here are all the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Define the main stakeholders and their requirements<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Determine project goals<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Calculate the cost and compare it to existing resources<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Define specific tasks that need to be completed<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Refer to the project schedule and deadlines&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Look into industry standards<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Let\u2019s review what each of them entails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-define-the-main-stakeholders-and-their-requirements\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\" id=\"step-1-define-the-main-stakeholders-and-their-requirements\">#1 Define the main stakeholders and their requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The first step in defining project deliverables is to pay attention to who the main stakeholders are, and what their needs and expectations include.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Usually, the main stakeholders are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Customers,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Project manager,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Other <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-roles\/\">team members working on the project<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Investors,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Suppliers and vendors, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Governments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Study the requirements of each of these parties, and how they can be combined in a way that will aid in understanding what deliverables would best fit each party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>\ud83d\udd3b Example of defining the main stakeholders\u2019 requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The project manager of one marketing company is tasked with organizing a product marketing campaign for a newly-launched ski clothing line.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">How does she go by defining deliverables for this project?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">First, she lists all the stakeholders with interest in this project \u2014 in this case:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The customer that hired the services of her company,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Herself,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Her team, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The supplier of the necessary goods.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Once this is done, she notes down the requirements each stakeholder has made for the project, and tries to find a common ground.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-determine-project-goals\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\" id=\"step-2-determine-project-goals\">#2 Determine project goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Next, it is critical to <strong>determine project goals<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This will give you the general direction the project is supposed to move in, and an understanding of what it intends to accomplish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A good way to set goals is to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/smart-goals\/\">SMART method<\/a>, which says the goals should be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>S<\/strong>pecific<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>M<\/strong>easurable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>A<\/strong>chievable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>R<\/strong>ealistic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>T<\/strong>ime-bound<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SMART-EN-1024x585.png\" alt=\"SMART goals\" class=\"wp-image-10181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SMART-EN-1024x585.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SMART-EN-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SMART-EN-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SMART-EN-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SMART-EN.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SMART goals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>\ud83d\udd3b Example of determining project goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Defining the project goals goes hand in hand with each stakeholder\u2019s vision for the project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">During a joint stakeholder meeting, the project manager uses the SMART method to help shape the final version of what the project goals are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Boiled down to the most important objectives, her campaign should do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Distribute both digital and physical adverts to draw in the target audience \u2014 in this case, young, adventurous people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The results of the campaign will be measured by the revenue the products draw in, as well as new site memberships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The campaign is set to last three months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-calculate-the-cost-and-compare-it-to-existing-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\" id=\"step-3-calculate-the-cost-and-compare-it-to-existing-resources\">#3 Calculate the cost and compare it to existing resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Of course, you always need to take into account the resources available for completing a project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This gives you insight into the scale and type of project deliverables you can choose.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">When you get an idea for a potential project deliverable, first, make sure to calculate the cost of its production.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Then, compare the cost to the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-resources\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project resources<\/a> \u2014 and assess if they align appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>\ud83d\udd3b Example of comparing cost and resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Before assigning specific tasks to her team members, the project manager has to have a broad idea of what their execution might cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To make sure she stays within the approved budget, she consults the documents that cite available resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-define-specific-tasks-that-need-to-be-completed\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\" id=\"step-4-define-specific-tasks-that-need-to-be-completed\">#4 Define specific tasks that need to be completed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Once you\u2019ve reviewed the project goals, you can go on to define specific tasks that need to be completed in order for the project to be successful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Each project is unique, and will require a different set of tasks to be completed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A good way of organizing your approach is to pick out a project management methodology suited to the needs of your project, and then use it to single out specific tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For a brief overview of 15 widely used project management methodologies and how to choose the right one for your project, have a look at our guide on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-management-methodologies\/\">20 Project Management Methodologies: An Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>\ud83d\udd3b Example of defining project tasks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To better organize the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-activities\/\">project activities<\/a>, the project manager makes the initial division of physical vs. digital campaign tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In consultation with her team members, she assigns one group of people with the physical distribution tasks, such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Designing the leaflets, posters, and other materials,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Deciding about proper locations and forms of distribution, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Contacting suppliers of necessary materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">On the other hand, the second group of people is supposed to deal with digital campaign tasks, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Product website copywriting,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Designing automated email and SMS notifications, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Promoting the product on social media.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-refer-to-the-project-schedule-and-deadlines\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\" id=\"step-5-refer-to-the-project-schedule-and-deadlines\">#5 Refer to the project schedule and deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Another important factor that goes into defining project deliverables is the project schedule. When you have a set time limit, you can refer to it to make choices about what kinds of deliverables should be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For projects with longer <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-deadline\/\">deadlines<\/a> and more available resources, deliverables can be more complex and of a higher quality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">On the other hand, a fast-paced project may not prioritize deliverable quality as much as, for example, completing the project as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>\ud83d\udd3b Example of aligning to schedules and deadlines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">One more accommodation the project manager has to make when it comes to defining project deliverables \u2014 understanding how they fit in with the existing project schedule and deadlines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In the span of the pre-defined three months, Sally needs to decide what kinds of deliverables can be produced in a way that minimally disturbs predicted dates for project completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-look-into-industry-standards\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\" id=\"step-6-look-into-industry-standards\">#6 Look into industry standards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A good way of assessing what deliverables would be appropriate for each step of the project is to study what the industry standards are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To do this, ask the following question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><em>\u201cWhat deliverables are similar companies from my industry using?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The answer to this question can help you additionally narrow down the potential deliverables for your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>\ud83d\udd3b Example of adjusting to industry standards:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Already an industry expert with many years of experience, this particular project manager is very familiar with the industry standards, and the types of deliverables other companies have successfully used.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">She applies this knowledge when deciding which deliverables to use in this particular campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Some include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">A project plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Target audience survey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Leaflet design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Poster design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Website ad design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Promotional video<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/kpi-project-management\/\">KPI<\/a> report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Customer satisfaction report<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"complete-all-deliverables-and-elevate-your-project-management-with-plaky-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Complete all deliverables and elevate your project management with Plaky by CAKE.com<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Plaky-as-an-example-of-a-project-management-tool-1-1.png\" alt=\"Plaky, as an example of a project management tool\" class=\"wp-image-10187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Plaky-as-an-example-of-a-project-management-tool-1-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Plaky-as-an-example-of-a-project-management-tool-1-1-300x150.png 300w, 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noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Plaky provides you with a comprehensive and intuitive overview of the entire project, while also allowing you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Create unlimited project boards and items,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Accurately track tasks and task information,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Choose from Table, Kanban, and Gantt view modes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Communicate with team members via threads,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Add guests to your projects,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Automatically calculate costs,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Easily adapt to changing situations, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">All in all, Plaky is quite user-friendly, affordable, and offers great value for any business that seeks to improve its day-to-day 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