Understanding the project lifecycle

We have developed our 4D approach to how projects are understood and defined through to successful delivery. Whilst this can often be expressed as a linear sequence, we see a full circle process that facilitates constant learning and experience to benefit all stages of development, design and delivery whilst acknowledging that duration is also the other critical influence.

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Successful projects or programs will need to understand and define clearly several key elements;

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Plan for what is not known more than what is known

Project or Program requirements as early as possible and devise a clear strategy for what is not known and when it will be defined

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One team mentality and approach

Ensure that their is common culture across all areas of the project and that all contributors have a common platform for communication and objectives.

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Take everybody on the same journey

Critical to ensure that all parties are heading in the same direction and with the same understanding. 

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Manage Expectations and Remove Ambiguity

Clear and timely engagement and communication with internal and external stakeholders will avoid misunderstanding and secure support at all stages of the cycle.

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People, Process and Tools all have a role

Projects perform best when these are all aligned and one is not stifling the other. All have a role to play but ultimately people make projects.

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Feedback and Learning should be continuous 

The learning of the development, design and delivery stages all need to inform the entire project cycle.

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