The “Stage Gate” category is an essential resource for CIOs, IT executives, and technology leaders, offering a collection of articles and documents focused on the Stage-Gate process, a widely recognized project management methodology designed to help organizations effectively manage and deliver new products and services through a structured, phased approach. As part of our CIO Reference Library, this category aims to help IT leaders effectively leverage the Stage-Gate process to optimize project management, align projects with business objectives, enhance stakeholder satisfaction, and maximize the value of IT investments.
By exploring this category, you will gain insights into:
An overview of the Stage-Gate process, including its principles, key components, and benefits for implementing effective project management and new product or service development in your organization
Best practices and methodologies for implementing and utilizing the Stage-Gate process to plan, execute, and control IT projects, considering the various stages, gates, and decision points involved in the project lifecycle
Techniques for integrating the Stage-Gate process with IT governance, IT service management, and other industry frameworks to ensure a holistic approach to managing IT within your organization
The role of the Stage-Gate process in managing compliance with regulations and standards, promoting transparency, driving continuous improvement, and enhancing stakeholder confidence
The impact of emerging technologies and trends, such as digital transformation, agile methodologies, and cloud computing, on Stage-Gate practices and strategies
Case studies, success stories, and lessons learned from organizations that have effectively applied the Stage-Gate process to drive IT performance and business value
Expert opinions, commentaries, and thought leadership on the future of the Stage-Gate process and the implications of emerging trends for organizations across industries and sectors
By staying up-to-date with the latest Stage Gate resources, CIOs and IT leaders can make informed decisions that help their organizations achieve strategic goals and maintain a competitive edge. Visit this category regularly to discover new content and resources that will provide valuable insights, practical guidance, and information on the latest developments in the Stage-Gate process, enabling you to drive value and success in your organization through effective project management practices.
This sixth review or gate confirms if the program is delivering promised benefits. This review is conducted post implementation or at specific decision points after implementation has commenced. It may be repeated after implementation is completed and throughout the service life of the implemented solution. Lessons learned are applied to future investments to further hone in successful policies, processes and practices.
This stage gate review guide provides an overview of a step by step process to assess investment projects and programs for compliance and meaningful progress. This review process comprises of several steps – one each at a critical decision point. The guide describes each step, the purpose and an overview of its execution.
This first review or gate in the state gate review answers the question: How does this investment and its implementation program fit into our overall strategy? The response confirms that the program has merit in context, has been selected based upon thorough analysis and research, and is feasible i.e. can be implemented to achieve results.
The second review or gate evaluates the investment program's business case for compliance and feasibility – will it work? will it deliver promised results? – or in other words is this promise too good to be true? This review ensures key stakeholder support and buy-in to the program, tight coupling of the program and business objectives, and a thorough review of the cost, benefits and risks identified in the business case for accuracy, and completeness.
This third review or gate defines a clear plan for program implementation taking into account the vendor and supplier market and aligning it with project needs – are we ready for program implementation? are we ready for supplier/vendor participation? do we have a robust build or buy strategy and plan? At this review, an evaluation of assumptions and parameters of a business case is also revisited.
This guide presents a step by step process to embed stage gates into your program delivery. It describes the purpose of each stage gate review and the key questions that must be asked and answered before the program is allowed to proceed.
This strategic program assessment guide provides a structured approach for evaluating and managing large-scale programs, highlighting key aspects like policy alignment and risk management.
This guide describes the key questions that must be answered to evaluate the business case for the program – does it make sense? is it realistic? are key stakeholders on board?
This guide describes the key questions that must be answered to evaluate the implementation strategy for the program – does it make sense? is it realistic? are key stakeholders on board? is there a plan? how meaningful and realistic is it?
This guide describes the key questions that must be answered to evaluate the entire program – does the business case make sense to continue investment? is it realistic? are key stakeholders on board? is there an implementation plan? how meaningful and realistic is it?
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