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# Workstream

A workstream entity is a collection of resources working towards a common goal on a portion of the application or process portfolio.

When creating, searching for, or editing a workstream, enter or update information in the following sections:

- Summary. The fundamental information about the workstream.

- Schedule. The planned and actual start dates, finish dates, duration, and effort.

- Staffing. The users assigned to the workstream.

- Scope. The processes and applications impacted by the workstream.

## Summary

In the Summary section, enter the fundamental information about the workstream.

Figure A-23. Workstream Summary section

Table A-23. Workstream Summary fields
Field (*Required) | Description
--- | ---
Workstream No. | Read-only. A unique numeric identifier of the workstream.
Status | Read-only. The status of the workstream. New - The workstream is being defined but has not been submitted. Active - The workstream is active and currently being managed by its owner. In Review - The workstream is currently under review. Closed - The workstream is completed. Cancelled - The workstream has been cancelled and its information is no longer valid.
*Name | A distinct and unambiguous name for the workstream that reflects its intention.
Priority | The importance of the workstream to the enterprise relative to other workstreams. Low - The workstream does not affect the performance and functioning of the enterprise and is of less importance compared to other workstreams within the enterprise. Normal - The workstream may or may not affect the performance and functioning of the enterprise and is of average importance compared to other workstreams within the enterprise. High - The workstream may affect the performance and functioning of the enterprise and is of more importance compared to other workstreams within the enterprise. Critical - The workstream is required for the performance and functioning of the enterprise.
Description | Information that describes the scope, effort, and timeline of the workstream.
Owner | The full name of the person who is responsible for executing the workstream. The owner is allowed to edit information about this workstream.
Reviewer | The full name of the person who is responsible for reviewing the workstream and verifying that the deliverables are met.
Created By | Read-only. The full name of the user who created the workstream entity.
Created On | Read-only. The date on which the workstream entity was created.

## Schedule

In the Schedule section, enter the planned and actual start dates, finish dates, duration, and effort.

Figure A-24. Workstream Schedule section

Table A-24. Workstream Schedule fields
Field | Description
--- | ---
Scheduled Start Date | The day on which the workstream is planned to start.
Actual Start Date | The day on which the workstream actually started.
Scheduled Finish Date | The day on which the workstream is planned to finish.
Actual Finish Date | The day on which the workstream actually finished.
Scheduled Duration | The planned number of work days needed to complete the workstream.
Actual Duration | The actual number of work days needed to complete the workstream.
Scheduled Effort | The planned number of working hours needed to complete the workstream.
Actual Effort | The actual number of working hours needed to complete the workstream.

## Staffing

In the Staffing section, enter the users assigned to the workstream.

Figure A-25. Workstream Staffing section

Table A-25. Workstream Staffing fields
Field | Description
--- | ---
Resource(s) | List of users, by full name, assigned to the workstream.

## Scope

In the Scope section, enter the processes and applications impacted by the workstream.

Figure A-26. Workstream Scope section

Table A-26. Workstream Scope fields
Field | Description
--- | ---
Process(es) | Zero, one, or more processes impacted by the workstream.
Application(s) | Zero, one, or more applications impacted by the workstream.
Application Set | The set of applications impacted by the workstream.

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