| The systematic application of proven
principles is at the heart of a standard project methodology that eliminates the overruns
and failed delivery associated with the take every short-cut known and get nowhere
approach. |
| A threephase
methodology is identified:
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- Initiation phase the project is initiated.
- Implementation phase where the project actually happens.
- Production phase the solution is in production.
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| Whilst iterative steps may be required within each of these phases and sub-projects
may exist within a phase, a standard methodology can be applied and followed by
projects of all sizes. Work can also proceed in parallel. |
| Within each of these phases,
various stages are present: |
- Initiation phase 3 stages:
- Strategy the overall business strategy and direction of the project within this
context is resolved.
- Scoping initial research and scoping of the project.
- Business Case development of the business case, budget and other high-level
business driven activity.
- Implementation phase 7 stages:
- Planning the project is determined.
- Requirements determine requirements.
- Specification develop and sign-off on requirements.
- Development building and initial testing of the solution.
- Testing formal testing of the solution.
- Deployment implementation of the solution into production.
- Integration integration of the solution into the business.
- Production phase 2 stages:
- Support and Maintenance ongoing support and development of the system.
- Review and Monitor ongoing assessment, monitoring, reporting and review.
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Remember the methodology is a means to an end and not an end in its own right.
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