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Open Issues

What are Open Issues? Definition and meaning

Open issues generally refers to tasks that have not yet been completed, similar to a to-do list. However, these can also be incomplete projects or pending decisions.

In the area of project management, the open issues list (OIL) serves as a kind of log for recording and documenting project events. The list makes it possible to track which items were handled and closed by which employee.

Content of an Open Issues List

  • Date of creation of the respective item
  • Description
  • Current status
  • Priority
  • Due date
  • Assignee
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Frequently asked questions

What are open issues?
Open issues are tasks that have not yet been completed, similar to a to-do list. They also include unfinished projects or pending decisions.
What is an open issues list (OIL)?
In project management, the open issues list serves as a kind of log for recording and documenting project events. This makes it possible to track which items were handled and closed by which employee. It can be mapped digitally with task management from projectfacts.
What does an open issues list contain?
An item usually contains the date of creation, a description, the current status, the priority, the due date and the person responsible.