Statuses
Overview
Statuses standardize workflow state across work items. Consistent meanings improve reporting and reduce execution confusion.
Key Concepts
Status Type: reusable set of allowed statuses
Status meaning: shared definition of what each status represents
Workflow alignment: keeping statuses consistent across Projects
How It’s Used
Use status standards during rollout. Use them when teams report inconsistent progress tracking.
Benefits
Cleaner reporting across Projects
Faster reviews through consistent signals
Reduced rework from ambiguous state definitions
Setup Steps
Define status meanings at Account scope.
Apply status types consistently across Projects.
Review status usage quarterly and remove unused states.
Best Practices
Keep the status set small and stable.
Document meaning and entry criteria in an internal SOP.
Avoid repurposing a status for a new meaning.
Summary
Statuses standardize workflow state and reporting. Meanings should be consistent and governed.
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