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The project life cycle

The term Project Life Cycle refers to the various 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.

 
 

Justification

   

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

Initiation

   

During this phase enough information must be gathered in order to decide whether the project should proceed or not. ("GO/NO GO" decision).

 

Initiation process
Guidelines & template

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 process
Guidelines & template

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 process
Guidelines & template

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 process
Guidelines & template

Click here for a flow chart of the project life cycle