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There are several types of targets in the Planner application, according to the table belowwhich allow you to plan and manage projects with greater flexibility and detail.
Type of target | Description | Example | ||
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Objective | Ambitious, qualitative descriptions of what you want to achieve. Answers the question: Where do we need to go to achieve the desired goal? Should be:
| Increase the company revenue by 10% in the next two quarters | ||
Key Result | Set of metrics that measure your progress towards the objective. Answers the question: How do I know that I am getting to Objective? The key result can be measured by the per cent or quantity of something.
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Initiative | Small goal or a specific action you need to do to achieve a small goal (other Initiative), Key Result or bigger goal (Objective).
| Perform regression testing to identify critical errors. | ||
Milestone | Scheduled end date, when the planned goals and results are to be achieved.
| Release on Prod | ||
Capability | Activity or ability that enables an organization to achieve specific goals or objectives | Financial Management | ||
Epic | Large amount of work that encompasses multiple smaller work items, known as Features, Stories, or Tasks, which collectively contribute to a significant aspect of a project. Epics often represent high-level objectives or significant deliverables and are broken down into manageable parts that can be completed over several iterations or sprints | User Account Management | ||
Feature | High-level functionality or service that delivers significant value to the end user. It represents a set of capabilities that fulfill specific user needs and is often a part of a larger product or system | User Authentication | ||
Story | Simple and concise description of a functionality from the perspective of the end user. It captures who the user is, what they want to achieve, and why it is important. The structure of User Story is: As a <User> I want to <description of an action or a possibility> so that <purpose/desired outcome> | As a user, I want to reset my password so that I can regain access to my account if I forget my password. | ||
Task | Specific piece of work that needs to be completed to accomplish a Story, Feature, or Bug. Tasks are usually assigned to team members and have more detailed steps or instructions | Design password reset UI: Create wireframes and design the user interface for the password reset functionality, ensuring it is user-friendly and accessible | ||
Bug | Error, flaw, or unintended behavior in the software that needs to be fixed. Bugs can affect usability, performance, security, or other aspects of the application | Password reset link not working: When users click the password reset link in the email, they are redirected to a 404 error page instead of the password reset form |
Here’s how you can use them:
Strategy: Continue to set and track your objectives, key results, and initiatives.
Roadmap: Plan long-term capabilities and break them down into epics, features, and milestones to get a clear overview of your project’s progress and dependencies.
Delivery: Manage day-to-day tasks, user stories, and bug fixes to ensure smooth project execution.
2. Types of Relationships
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