A direct result from the work of a process that takes the form of a new artifact—or a change
to an existing artifact.
Discussion :
Outputs are always tangible artifacts (“things”).
They are of two kinds:
Deliverables.
Alterants.
This classification is not a dichotomy. Given a
large enough number of changes, an alterant
becomes indistinguishable from a deliverable.
The distinction is used to highlight a common
confusion between outputs and outcomes.
Examples & Illustrations :
Primary outputs from Project BuyRite will
include:
new procurement processes
a new organisational model (for the
Procurement/purchasing department)