outcome

The final result or effect that arises from carrying out a process or completing a project.

Key Points

  • Describes the change in value, behavior, or performance produced by the work.
  • Different from outputs, which are the deliverables or features created.
  • Can be intended or unintended, and either positive or negative.
  • Measured using benefits metrics or KPIs linked to objectives and strategy.

Example

A Scrum team releases an improved onboarding feature (output). The outcome is a 30% increase in trial-to-paid conversion and a reduction in time-to-first-value from 2 days to 6 hours.

PMP Example Question

Which option best represents an outcome in an agile project?

  1. The code module completed during the sprint.
  2. The signed-off product backlog item.
  3. The measurable change achieved after customers use the delivered feature.
  4. The activity of conducting a sprint review.

Correct Answer: C - The measurable change achieved after use

Explanation: Outcomes are the end results or effects produced by outputs, such as improved customer satisfaction or increased conversion, not the deliverables or ceremonies themselves.

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