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Project Components

Project managers can define and manage a wide range of project elements such as staffing the project, recording risks and issues, and activating processes.

Projects consist of the following components:

• Properties. Define project basics, such as the project name, schedule, and so on, that capture snapshots of the project at various stages in its lifecycle.
• Team. You can build a team that includes the staff who perform the tasks and participants who assist staff by communicating information, suggestions, and concerns.
• Tasks. Create tasks and define a work breakdown structure (WBS). You can also associate risks and issues with tasks to help monitor trouble spots.
• Financial Plans. Define a financial summary, or perform detailed financial planning.

  See the Financial Management User Guide for more information.

• Risks/Issues/Changes. You can identify and track the risks, issues, and change requests that can affect the project.
• Processes. You can start, monitor, and cancel project-related processes.

  See the CA Clarity Basics User Guide for more information.

• Audit. Record your project-related activity.

  See the Studio Developer’s Guide for more information.

• Dashboard. View a summary of project labor and team utilization information in lists and charts.
• Reporting and Analysis. Use dashboards to track and analyze project activities and progress.

More information:

How to Work with Project Properties

Teams (projects and investments)

Risks, Issues, Change Requests, and Action Items

Access Rights (Investments)