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Generic project methodology

The generic methodology provides a structured approach to managing projects.

The objective is to provide common standards to ensure that projects are conducted in a disciplined, well-managed and consistent manner, and completed on time and within budget.

Large, complex projects require a more rigorous application of management processes than small, well-defined projects with readily achievable goals. The methodology supports this need for flexibility.

The overall methodology is shown diagramatically and can be viewed by downloading the generic project process flow.

A set of touch point diagrams describing the interfaces between the overall project and the component project as they move through the four project phases has been developed.

The generic methodology is divided into four phases. Each phase has a number of project management and work management activities. Listed below are the phases and activities. For more detailed information, click on the title link. 

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Concept phase

External communication

P1 Proposal W1 Develop options
P2 Options analysis W2 Develop preferred option
P3 Business case  

Development phase

External communication

P4 Project administration W3 Options analysis (how)
P5 Project plan W4 Requirements definition
P6 Establish contracts W5 Detailed design
P7 Pre-start review  

Implementation phase

External communication

P8 Manage project plan W6 Produce outputs
  W7 Test and review
  W8 Commission
Finalisation phase P9 Handover  
P10 Evaluate project performance  
P11 Close-out  
P12 Post implementation review  

Last updated
10 May 2013