Task Outcome Feedback Panel

Assign outcomes and completion context to tasks with one click

Presto PDCA now includes a powerful new feature to help users reflect on and communicate the impact of each task they complete. Accessible via a simple grey smiley face icon on the task line, this Task Outcome Feedback Panel allows users to assign a completion percentage, outcome rating, close date, and final notes-all in one place. This helps your team quickly understand not just what got done, but how well it was done, and why it mattered.

Better yet, task outcomes can now be filtered and reported in both the Task Management Dashboard and the Task View Report, giving managers new ways to analyze performance trends across teams and projects.

By encouraging your staff to track outcomes consistently, Presto enables greater visibility into lessons learned, helping middle and senior managers better understand what's working and where improvement is needed.

Not sure how to phrase a great task outcome? We've included a set of sample one-sentence outcomes at the bottom of this page to inspire your team and help you get started.

Who is this for?

Task Owners - Quickly summarize outcomes without jumping between screens
Project Managers - Gain immediate insight into task success or blockers
Team Leaders - Understand what's being completed and how effectively
Review Committees - Capture feedback for audits and retrospectives

Why use the Outcome Panel?

Saves Time - Update completion %, results, and context without extra steps
Improves Transparency - Show what worked, what didn't, and why
Supports Continuous Improvement - Track historical patterns in task delivery
Enhances Reporting - Let closing notes feed directly into final reports

How to Use the Task Outcome Feedback Panel

Part I.

Accessing the Outcome Panel

1. Hover over any task and click the grey smiley face icon (tooltip: 'Outcome')

Part II.

Completing the Outcome Panel

2. Completing the Outcome Panel

3. Congratulations! You have added an outcome to your task!

Examples of Positive Outcomes
(Exceeded/Met Expectations)

Completed one week ahead of schedule with all KPIs exceeded
Successfully implemented the new SOP with full team adoption
Issue resolved permanently-no recurrences in the last 30 days
Client feedback was overwhelmingly positive following delivery

Examples of Partial or Mixed Outcomes
(Partially Met Expectations)

Feature was deployed, but full performance testing will continue next sprint
Delayed due to supplier issue, but workaround implemented successfully
Initial goal was reached, but follow-up actions are now required
Met core objectives, but missed two of five deliverables due to bandwidth
Process improvement trial completed; team adoption remains limited

Examples of Negative or Cancelled Outcomes
(Failed/Cancelled)

Task cancelled following project reprioritization
Did not proceed due to lack of stakeholder engagement
Failed to meet expectations-technical limitations prevented execution
Abandoned after two unsuccessful pilot runs
Task deferred to Q4 due to budget freeze