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Stage Gate Setup

Prior to utilizing the stage gates, the stage gates and activities must be configured.
 
Navigation Path:  Toolbox>Stage Gate>Stage Gates Setup
Stage Gate Setup
 
1

Select Area

Select the project the stage gates apply to.  To apply to all projects, select portfolio.
2

Stage/ Activity Menu

Right click on either the stage or activity and the following options will be available:
 
Edit: Click to edit the stage or activity. Once clicked the stage or activity defaults will be displayed on the right hand side of the screen.  The defaults can also be displayed by clicking on the stage or activity.
Add Stage: Click to add a new stage.  Right click on the top folder (in this example portfolio) and click Add Stage.  Enter the stage description then click off of the new stage.  To enter stage defaults, click on the stage name (or use the edit option).
Add Activity: Click to add a new stage activity.  Right click on the stage name and click Add Activity.  Enter the activity description then click off of the new activity.  To enter activity defaults, click on the activity name (or use the edit option).
Go to Stage:  Click to go to the actual project record.
Delete:  Click to delete the stage or activity.
3

Stage Defaults

Stage Description:  The stage description will be automatically populated when the stage was added.  To edit, type over the current description.
Gate Keeper: Select the person responsible for overseeing the stage.  Utilize the magnifying glass to look up a contact.
Type:  Select the stage type.  The options for this drop down is configured in the Portfolio>Lists menu.
Duration: Enter the duration of the stage, then select either days, months, quarters, weeks or years.
4

Save

Once all stage default information is entered, click Save.
5

Activity Defaults

Activity Description:  The activity description will be automatically populated when the activity was added.  To edit, type over the current description.
Record Type:  Select the record type or area of the activity (invoices, commitments, RFI's etc.)
Responsible:  Select the person responsible for overseeing the activity.  Utilize the magnifying glass to look up a contact.
Duration: Enter the duration of the activity, then select either days, months, quarters, weeks or years.
6

Save

Once all activity default information is entered, click Save.
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