A phase-gate process is a project management technique in which an initiative or project is divided into distinct stages or phases, separated by decision points. At each gate, continuation is decided by a manager, steering committee, or governance board.
At each gate, continuation is decided by (typically) a manager, steering committee, or governance board. The decision is made based on forecasts and information available at the time, including the business case, risk analysis, and availability of necessary resources (e.g., money, people with correct competencies).
Advantages
4 benefits of stage gating
- Focuses on meeting goals at each stage. Until you clear the gate -- by completing the goals at each stage -- you can't progress. ...
- Prevents wasting time on projects. The stage-gate process for new product development includes multiple decision points throughout. ...
- Forces discipline. ...
- Prevents errors.
The Stage Gate process—also called the phase gate process—is a methodology that improves project outcomes and prevents risk by adding gates, or areas for review, throughout your project plan. This framework is most commonly used for product development projects, but it is useful for any complex project.
