Impact, Timeline, and Filters

These features help you move from “we decided” to “did it help?”

Track impact

Use impact fields after rollout to record outcomes.

FieldExampleWhy it helps
Impact CategoryDelivery SpeedGroups similar outcomes
DirectionPositiveIndicates benefit vs downside
MagnitudeMediumShows relative strength of impact
NotesCycle time reduced by 18%Adds evidence for later reviews

Example workflow

  1. Create decision during planning.
  2. Implement linked issues.
  3. Revisit after 2-4 weeks.
  4. Add impact category, direction, and magnitude.
  5. Save notes with measurable evidence.

Use timeline view

Timeline view helps you understand decision flow over time.

Use it to:

  • Review decision cadence across a release
  • See when key changes happened
  • Identify clusters of reversed or superseded decisions

Use filters for daily operations and retrospectives.

Common filter patterns:

  • By status: review pending vs completed decisions
  • By date range: prep release and quarter reviews
  • By category: analyze architecture/process/product decisions separately
  • By linked issue: trace one issue back to decision intent

Search tips:

  • Search by clear title keywords
  • Use category + date range for faster narrowing
  • Standardize naming so search works better over time