Task: Execution Phase Gate
Phase gate to assess unmitigated risks flowing from Planning to Execution.
Relationships
RolesPrimary Performer: Additional Performers:
InputsMandatory:
    		Optional:
    • None
    Outputs
      Main Description
      Phase gate to assess risks associated with requirements, architectural design, systems design, and code flowing from the Planning phase to the Execution Phase.
      Steps
      Organize gate meeting (Project Manager)
      Execute gate meeting (Stakeholders)
      • Describe risks to stakeholders
      • Field questions and document parking lot (unanswered) questions
      • Capture Stakeholder Decisions
      • Document proceedings
      Publish Minutes and Decisions
      Key Considerations

      Benefits of the Execution Phase gate include:


      • Shared Accountability for Risks
      • Stable & Approved Requirements
      • More Predicable Execution Phase
      • Freedom to plan Phase Gates
      • Clear & Concise Transition

      Version and Release

      Unified Life Cycle (ULC): 5.1, November 3, 2014
      Phase Gates: 1.1, May 27, 2014
      Process Engineering Process (PEP): 1.1, May 27, 2014