7. Design Phase
Phase Start Up
High-Level Design
Detailed Design
Test and Documentation Planning
Design Approval
Phase Closure
Exit Criteria
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8. Development Phase
Phase Start Up
Development Strategy and Planning
Code Development
Code Verification
Test Planning
Document Planning
Development Approval
Phase Closure
Exit Criteria
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9. Testing Phase
Phase Start Up
Test Planning
System Validation
Deployment Preparation
Testing Approval
Phase Closure
Exit Criteria
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10. Documentation & Training Phase
Phase Start Up
Documentation Planning and Training
Preparation
Deployment Training and Documentation
Documentation and Training Approval
Phase Closure
Exit Criteria
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11. Deployment Phase
Phase Start Up
Initial Deployment Preparation
General Release Preparation
Final Client Acceptance
Phase Closure
Exit Criteria
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12. Post-Deployment Phase
Phase Start Up
Operations
Process Improvement
Phase Closure
Exit Criteria
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13. Exit Criteria – Pointers …..
Sponsor & resources identified
Key deliverables prepared
“Go / No Go" decision
Approval for next phase
Project funding obtained
Confirmation that project deliverables are
accepted and the client is satisfied
User acceptance & sign off
Confirmation that the project is complete
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14. “Excuses are like assholes, everyone has
one, and they all stink.
It is always easier to ask forgiveness than
permission.”
- US Marine Proverb
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