How is the Program Headlines page organized?
The Program Headlines page offers a graphical display of measures and trends, offering program managers insight into the progress and performance of their projects and programs.
Program Selection
By default, the Headlines page displays details associated with the alphabetically first program. Click the program name to view all your programs. Select a program to view its progress and performance details.
Edit Preferences
- Select the Currency in which you want to view
performance measures for a program. By default, this field displays the
currency that's configured for the program. When you change the value in
this field, the application displays performance measures in that currency
until you change it again.
For more information on how program analysis currencies are configured, see Manage Program Options.
- Select the Period for which you want to view program
performance measures. Choose from the following periods:
- Current: The current program calendar period, based on the date.
- Last: The previous program calendar period, based on the date.
- Select period: A unique selection that you can make by
- Change the primary performance measure for each scorecard, or select None to hide the scorecard and related visualizations. For example, select the ITD actual margin performance measure in the Margin field to view related numbers and visualizations in the Margin scorecard.
Program Performance Details
The Program Headlines page offers the following scorecards, each offering numbers and visualizations associated with the performance measure you choose for it using the Edit Preferences button:
- Margin
- Revenue
- Cost
- Earned Value
- Effort
- Action Plan
Review each scorecard to view key details associated with the performance measure you selected for it. Click a scorecard to review associated performance numbers and related visualizations.
The Action Plans Tab
The Action Plans tab displays all the action plans and action items created for a program. It also enables you to search for a specific action plan or action item. You can also use the Ellipsis icon associated with each action plan or action item to view and perform related tasks.
The Action Plans tab also lists out a graphical visualization that organizes action plans by status, and another that organizes action plans by age.