Yes. Capitalizeproper nounsthroughout thedeliverable.Use lists ortables ratherthan lengthyparagraphs.Avoidusingpassivevoice.Use theOxfordcomma.No. Avoidrepeating thesame word atthe start of abulleted list.The file type shouldbe confirmed with alldeliverables (Emailtemplate, Excel,PowerPoint, Word,etc.)Confirm withyour team thesoft copy filename followsacceptedconvention.Include atimeline andowners ofactions, ifpossible, foraccountability.Use a hyphenbetween words thatcome before a nounto create anadjective (“time-sensitivedeliverable”).Include buffer time inthe review timeline toavoid bottleneckswhen the productrequires substantialcontributions fromother Deloitte staffduring the draftingphase.Read yourdeliverable outloud beforesubmitting it forinternal reviewor client review.Use e.g.,to say “forexample."Only useunderlineforhyperlinks.Key takeawaysshould beincluded upfrontin a BLUF(bottom-line,upfront).Use boldforemphasis.Run-on sentencescan be broken upwith periods becausetwo sentences maybe better than onereally, really, reallylong one.Validate theinternal reviewtimeline withpeers and/oryour Team Lead.Use i.e.,to say “inotherwords.”Write out datein Month, day,year format incontent (May10, 2022).Create actionablenext steps so theclient knows what willfollow from thisdeliverable and ifthere itemsspecifically neededfrom him/her.Reviewsentencestructure in allbulleted lists in adeliverable forconsistency.Provide “recoverytime” in the timelineto have appropriatetime to incorporateextensive edits intothe product.Ask upfront, duringthe planning phase,who will need toreview the documentand ensureappropriate time isblocked off for theirreview.Write out date inmm/dd/yyyyformat in tablesor bullet points(05/10/2022).Yes. Capitalizeproper nounsthroughout thedeliverable.Use lists ortables ratherthan lengthyparagraphs.Avoidusingpassivevoice.Use theOxfordcomma.No. Avoidrepeating thesame word atthe start of abulleted list.The file type shouldbe confirmed with alldeliverables (Emailtemplate, Excel,PowerPoint, Word,etc.)Confirm withyour team thesoft copy filename followsacceptedconvention.Include atimeline andowners ofactions, ifpossible, foraccountability.Use a hyphenbetween words thatcome before a nounto create anadjective (“time-sensitivedeliverable”).Include buffer time inthe review timeline toavoid bottleneckswhen the productrequires substantialcontributions fromother Deloitte staffduring the draftingphase.Read yourdeliverable outloud beforesubmitting it forinternal reviewor client review.Use e.g.,to say “forexample."Only useunderlineforhyperlinks.Key takeawaysshould beincluded upfrontin a BLUF(bottom-line,upfront).Use boldforemphasis.Run-on sentencescan be broken upwith periods becausetwo sentences maybe better than onereally, really, reallylong one.Validate theinternal reviewtimeline withpeers and/oryour Team Lead.Use i.e.,to say “inotherwords.”Write out datein Month, day,year format incontent (May10, 2022).Create actionablenext steps so theclient knows what willfollow from thisdeliverable and ifthere itemsspecifically neededfrom him/her.Reviewsentencestructure in allbulleted lists in adeliverable forconsistency.Provide “recoverytime” in the timelineto have appropriatetime to incorporateextensive edits intothe product.Ask upfront, duringthe planning phase,who will need toreview the documentand ensureappropriate time isblocked off for theirreview.Write out date inmm/dd/yyyyformat in tablesor bullet points(05/10/2022).

Deliverables 101 Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Yes. Capitalize proper nouns throughout the deliverable.
  2. Use lists or tables rather than lengthy paragraphs.
  3. Avoid using passive voice.
  4. Use the Oxford comma.
  5. No. Avoid repeating the same word at the start of a bulleted list.
  6. The file type should be confirmed with all deliverables (Email template, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
  7. Confirm with your team the soft copy file name follows accepted convention.
  8. Include a timeline and owners of actions, if possible, for accountability.
  9. Use a hyphen between words that come before a noun to create an adjective (“time-sensitive deliverable”).
  10. Include buffer time in the review timeline to avoid bottlenecks when the product requires substantial contributions from other Deloitte staff during the drafting phase.
  11. Read your deliverable out loud before submitting it for internal review or client review.
  12. Use e.g., to say “for example."
  13. Only use underline for hyperlinks.
  14. Key takeaways should be included upfront in a BLUF (bottom-line, upfront).
  15. Use bold for emphasis.
  16. Run-on sentences can be broken up with periods because two sentences may be better than one really, really, really long one.
  17. Validate the internal review timeline with peers and/or your Team Lead.
  18. Use i.e., to say “in other words.”
  19. Write out date in Month, day, year format in content (May 10, 2022).
  20. Create actionable next steps so the client knows what will follow from this deliverable and if there items specifically needed from him/her.
  21. Review sentence structure in all bulleted lists in a deliverable for consistency.
  22. Provide “recovery time” in the timeline to have appropriate time to incorporate extensive edits into the product.
  23. Ask upfront, during the planning phase, who will need to review the document and ensure appropriate time is blocked off for their review.
  24. Write out date in mm/dd/yyyy format in tables or bullet points (05/10/2022).