Project phases showing planning execution tracking with opportunity analysis

Description:

This image depicts a slide titled "Project Phases Showing Planning Execution" which outlines the various stages of a project's life cycle, from ideation to operational tracking. Each phase is marked with a "Gatekeeper" checkpoint that acts as a quality control and review mechanism before moving on to the next stage.

1. Phase 0, "Opportunity Identification," the focus is on defining the opportunity and understanding its implications. The deliverables here include defining the opportunity and its impacts on others.

2. Phase 1 is "Opportunity Analysis," where the opportunity is validated, risks assessed, and a preliminary plan developed. "Gate 1 Guidance" serves as the checkpoint here.

3. Phase 2, "Feasibility Analysis," involves understanding the business scope, setting objectives, and establishing economic and measurement & tracking criteria. The key deliverable at this stage is a detailed business scope, with "Gate 2 Decision" ensuring the project is feasible before proceeding.

4. In Phase 3, "Planning," the project's scope is defined in detail including specific objectives and metrics, moving through "Gate 3 Readiness" as the checkpoint before entering the execution phase.

5. Phase 4, "Execution," is where the actual work of the project takes place, resulting in a complete asset. Its progress is monitored through "Gate 4 Delivery."

6. Phase 5, "Initial Operation/Tracking," is where the project’s ongoing operation is tracked, and project evaluation reports are created, with "Gate 5 Report Out" marking the checkpoint for reviewing the operational success and learnings.

Use Cases:

Industries where this slide can be effectively used:

1. Construction:

Use: Managing construction projects from initial opportunity analysis to execution and operation.

Presenter: Project Manager or Lead Planner.

Audience: Construction team members, investors, and stakeholders.

2. Information Technology:

Use: Overseeing IT project development cycles including software releases and system upgrades.

Presenter: IT Project Manager or CTO.

Audience: IT department employees, executives, and related stakeholders.

3. Healthcare:

Use: Planning and tracking healthcare initiatives, such as the adoption of new treatment protocols or facility expansions.

Presenter: Healthcare Administrator or Program Manager.

Audience: Medical staff, hospital board members, and department heads.

4. Manufacturing:

Use: Streamlining product development, from conceptualization to manufacturing and market release.

Presenter: Product Manager or Manufacturing Engineer.

Audience: Product development team, quality assurance officers, and supply chain representatives.

5. Automotive:

Use: Launching new vehicle models, tracking through stages from design feasibility to production and sales tracking.

Presenter: Automotive Engineer or Product Development Lead.

Audience: Executives, manufacturing teams, and marketing departments.

6. Energy:

Use: Guiding energy projects like new power plant constructions or renewable energy integrations through their lifecycle.

Presenter: Energy Project Lead or Operations Manager.

Audience: Engineers, environmental analysts, and investors.

7. Aerospace:

Use: Managing aerospace projects including new aircraft design, testing phases, and final production.

Presenter: Aerospace Engineer or Project Director.

Audience: Design team, regulatory compliance officers, and company stakeholders.