Project Artifacts are the lowest levels of project document-based objects (diagrams, design schemes, templates, agendas) that explore project work by phases and determine what results to produce upon completion of each phase. They define and document a planned outcome to be delivered under preset requirements and specifications. Examples of project artifacts are Project Charter, Organizational Diagram, Scope Statement, Project Plan, others.
Artifacts create project documentation. They are generated by the team throughout the project lifecycle. Each activity creates an artifact that documents a deliverable. All activity deliverables are defined by project artifacts. Here’s an example:
- Activity: Composing project team
- Deliverable: Team composition chart
- Artifact: section requirements, list of required skills and competencies, team roles register
Project artifacts determine standards and requirements for derivable completion, such as design specifications for a product, or a checklist of steps for performing status meetings.