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								| The project life cycle | 
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								phases of a project from its beginning to its end. Phase 0 is an 
								informal phase namely Justification. Then four 
								formal phases follow 
								namely Initiation, Planning, Implementation and Conclusion. Each 
								formal phase is explained by means of a flow chart. Templates and 
								guidelines are also available for each phase.
 
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					|  |  | Justification  |  | 
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					|  |  | This is an informal
    				phase during which the idea for a project is discussed within an
   					 environment to test its viability and expediency. It is also during this
   					 phase that the environment decides on which basis the project will be
    				managed and to which extent the PROJEKtUS methodology will be used. The
    				scale, scope and budget of the project play an important role in this decision.  |  | Resistance vs. driving forces	 | 
				
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					|  |  | Initiation |  | 
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					|  |  | During this phase enough information must be gathered in order to decide whether 
					the project should proceed or not. ("GO/NO GO" decision).  |  | Initiation processGuidelines & template
 
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					|  |  | Planning |  |   | 
				
					|  |  | During this phase the actual problem and the right solution for the 
					specific problem is identified. Then an implementation plan is developed to 
					give effect to the right solution. 
					 |  | Planning processGuidelines & template
 
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					|  |  | Execution |  |   | 
				
					|  |  | During this phase the project tasks are implemented in an organised 
					and structured manner. Continuous project management processes play a very
					 important role. |  | Execution processGuidelines & template
 
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					|  |  | Closure |  |   | 
				
					|  |  | During this phase an audit is done by reviewing and evaluating the 
					project and its outputs. The project is also formally signed off.  |  | Closure processGuidelines & template
 
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					| Click here for a flow chart of the project life cycle |  |