Deliverable
Official Definition:
A tangible or intangible product, service, or component produced by the project for the client.
Layman’s Definition:
A Deliverable is something the project creates or produces — a thing, service or result that’s handed over to the client or user(s) to start using.
Examples:
• Construction: A completed footbridge.
• Learning and Development: A new e-learning module.
• Healthcare: A working patient record system with training materials.
When to Use:
Defined in planning, built or completed during delivery, and handed over during final stages or at milestones.
What It Might Look Like in Practice:
• Described in the Project Plan or Product Descriptions/Deliverable Descriptions.
• Reviewed for quality before handover.
• Signed off by the Client or Sponsor.
• May be broken into smaller sub-deliverables.