Project Lifecycles Flashcards
What is a project life cycle?
A framework comprising a set of distinct high-level stages required to transform an idea of concept into reality in an orderly and efficient manner.
What do the different project life cycle approaches utilised for deployment depend upon?
Depends upon… the desired outputs, benefits and outcomes and the expected uncertainty, novelty and risk appetite
What are the 3 main types of project life cycles?
Linear (Waterfall)
Iterative (Agile)
Hybrid
How does a Linear (waterfall) life cycle work?
Has a set of distinct phases, from the development of the initial concept to the deployment of an ultimate outcome, output or benefits. This approach aims to be highly structured, predictable and stable.
What is another name for a Linear life cycle?
Waterfall
How does a Iterative (agile) life cycle work?
Composed of several iterations, which repeat one or more of the phases before proceeding to the next one. Iterative approaches can only proceed when user feedback is available to be used as the basis for initiating new cycles of development, refinement and improvement.
What is another name for an Iterative life cycle?
Agile
How does an Hybrid life cycle work?
Fuses together elements to create a new model/approach.
E.g. Using Iterative/Agile methods for early requirements at start where uncertainty is greatest; & following this with incremental or sequential processes to formalise deployment.
What are the 2 ‘other’ types of life cycle?
Incremental - where the target state is achieved through a staged series of smaller
Evolutionary - where deployment entails a number of major transitions, each based on the preceding
What is the universal best project lifecycle approach?
There is no universal best approach. Project professionals select the most suitable arrangement for their context, most often combining features from all types of life cycle into a hybrid life cycle approach.
