Work Products

Procedures and Practices

All tasks to be performed are uniquely identified and rules established for the project team and client to operate.

Invoicing (billing) Plan

Based on the project schedule, and project business case, a billing plan provides the basis for cash flow and cash management of the project.

Project Plan

A formal approved document used to manage and control project execution. It will change over time as more information becomes available. Update procedures are contained in the plan.

Decision Tree

A Decision Tree is a diagram that depicts key interactions among the decisions and associated chance events as they are understood by the decision maker(s). The branches of the tree represent either decisions (shown as boxes) or chance events (shown as circles).

Change Requests

Documented requests for change should cover all documents that have been placed under formal controls.

Risk Memorandum

Unresolved risk factors are recorded in the memorandum. It identifies the:

  • Project
  • Date recorded
  • Risk Factor
  • Impact of that risk on the project
  • Risk minimisation strategies that may be used
  • Contingency plan in the event of the risk.

Review Records

These should provide the context information about all reviews conducted in the phase: the coverage of the review; the readiness for the review; and the required corrective actions.

Test Cases and Scripts

Test Cases based upon the design can be developed during this phase.

Detailed Design Document

The detailed Design Document is the blueprint for the development of the product and should provide as much information as possible.