Stream

A Stream is a workflow created for a specific group of people who work together using their own processes and management style.

For example, a Stream might be:

• A team focused on a specific technology (like DevOps, Backend, Frontend, or Design). These teams usually work on specialized tasks that match their skills. In this case, the stream works like a “professional guild.”
• A cross-functional team that includes different roles and focuses on delivering part of a product. This kind of stream is more product-oriented.

Both types of Streams are supported in the QPM system.

How Streams Work

• Streams can work independently or be connected to other streams.
• Inside a stream, tasks and planning are faster because the team is focused and resources are separated from other teams.
• This setup allows teams to be more flexible and efficient.

Types of Streams in QPM

You can structure work using multiple streams:

1. Different projects inside one product.
2. Multiple teams working independently on the same product.
3. Teams working on completely different products.

Each Stream has a Business Weight, which shows how important it is for the company.

Business Weight is a number that shows the priority of a stream. It’s based on:

• How much the stream affects company goals.
• Financial impact.
• Customer satisfaction.
• Strategic importance.

Setting the Business Weight helps:

• Prioritize the most valuable work.
• Allocate the right resources.
• Focus on the streams that support the company’s goals.
• It also affects how QPM plans and assigns work.

Stream Lifecycle

Streams move through stages:

1. Active Stage

This is the main working phase. The team creates and works on:

• Iterations
• Objectives (goals)
• Defects
• Subtasks

Streams are created in this stage by default.

To move a stream to the next stage, all objectives must be completed, and all defects must be resolved.

2. Completed Stage

This means the Stream is no longer in use.

At this point:

• You can’t create or edit anything in the stream.
• You can’t change stream details (name, description, etc.).
• You can switch it back to Active if needed.

What You Can Do with a Stream

• Create a stream.
• Edit its data.
• Change its Business Weight anytime.
• Change the stream’s lifecycle stage.
• Delete the stream (if it has no objectives, iterations, or defects).