Outcome Definition Worksheet
Turn fuzzy goals into measurable outcomes before you map contributions.
Start every initiative with a clear outcome
Use this worksheet to frame 2–4 measurable outcomes before you map contributions or design decision protocols.
You will capture: - A one-sentence outcome statement for a specific initiative - 3–5 acceptance criteria that make the outcome testable - A short list of leading and lagging signals with baselines
This worksheet also appears in the Templates & Assets section of the Knowledge Base alongside a CSV version.
What you will capture
When to use it - During Discover, before you commit to a backlog or roadmap - When a platform, reliability, or growth initiative feels fuzzy - Any time a team is debating "what success looks like" without evidence
Tips - Start with one initiative and 2–4 outcomes; avoid listing every possible benefit - Write outcomes in plain language; use the metrics dictionary to make signals concrete - Pair this worksheet with Contribution Mapping so responsibilities match the outcomes