{"id":4608,"date":"2018-05-17T11:43:33","date_gmt":"2018-05-17T08:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/109.199.120.83\/~blog4507\/?p=4608"},"modified":"2024-06-15T07:41:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-15T07:41:02","slug":"4-phases-of-a-project-life-cycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/4-phases-of-a-project-life-cycle","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need To Know About the 4 Phases of a Project Life Cycle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a project begins, the amount of planning, preparation, and work required to complete it can be overwhelming. There are dozens of tasks that need to be completed at a certain time and in a particular sequence. A break in the chain can compromise the entire project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why experienced project managers divide their projects into four phases that simplify and add structure to the process. Whether you are overhauling your company\u2019s entire IT system, planning a product launch, or building a new shopping center, you will go through the same four <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project life cycle<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> phases. They are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initiation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closeout<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding what each one consists of and how one flows logically into the other will help you keep your project organized from concept to completion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4611\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-design-12-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1256\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a Project Life Cycle?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project life cycle is a series of steps that begins with an idea, such as a new product or expanding a facility. After the concept comes a solid definition of its goals and an action plan for carrying it out. The cycle concludes with the project completion. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some methodologies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include a fifth step, known as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestpractices.ca.gov\/project_management\/monitoring.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the monitoring stage<\/a>, but the four-step process covers its particulars in the implementation and closeout phases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a closer look at each phase.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Initiation<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The initiation phase of the project life cycle is where your team lays out the fundamentals. You identify a problem, opportunity, or need and determine how (and even if) your team can provide the answer. Steps for this phase include (not are not limited to):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing a business case after reviewing potential costs and benefits for the project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying out a feasibility study, which will identify a problem or opportunity as well as how the project can deliver a solution. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying the scope of the project and the deliverables, which are the products or services being provided.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Figuring out who the project stakeholders are and what their needs might be. A stakeholder is generally anyone who has an interest in the outcome of the project, and can be anyone from the CEO to a customer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The phase generally concludes after you develop and present a project initiation document for decision-makers to buy into.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4614 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/artem-sapegin-199614-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"planning for your project life cycle\" width=\"5472\" height=\"3648\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Planning<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you learn that the project has been approved, it moves into the planning phase. Now that the scope has been established, you divide the project into a series of tasks and <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/project-milestones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">small milestones<\/a> that are achievable within the specified time frame. You also assemble a team with the background and skills to handle all of the required tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning phase steps include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putting together a project plan that confirms the timeline, identifies the tasks to be performed and milestones to be achieved, and explains any potential constraints.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating workflow documents that visualize the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"project timeline\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/create-project-timeline\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">project timeline<\/a> and its milestones. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/what-is-a-gantt-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gantt charts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a common means of identifying the critical path of a project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a financial plan to remain within the estimated budget. As project manager, you need to determine how much must be spent in order to realize the maximum return on investment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building the right team and making sure that all members have the resources they need to complete their tasks. Once the team is assembled, it\u2019s a good idea to have a project kickoff meeting so that everyone understands what needs to be accomplished and when.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying risks or roadblocks that could impede the project and coming up with ways to prevent or mitigate them without compromising the project\u2019s quality or timeline.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project management software can streamline and simplify the planning process. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/plan\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toggl Plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is a great tool option because it helps your team see due dates and important milestones in a simple visual calendar. It also lets you see individual team member schedules so you can allocate resources fairly and prevent anyone from being overwhelmed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once everything is properly outlined and your team is ready to get to work, the next phase can begin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4616\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/nikolay-tarashchenko-551722-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Implementation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where everything becomes \u2018hands on\u2019. Also known as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/study.com\/academy\/lesson\/the-execution-phase-of-project-management.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">execution phase<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the implementation phase converts the project plan into action. As project manager, it&#8217;s your job to manage the team and the timeline and make sure that everything remains on track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steps in the implementation phase of your project may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizing workflow by assigning tasks and ensuring that individual team members don\u2019t become overworked.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explaining each team member\u2019s tasks to them, specifying completion dates, and arranging for any necessary training.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making sure that team members meet their assigned quality and completion goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing the budget and keeping the project on track.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing regular project updates to internal and external stakeholders, such as upper management and clients.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The implementation phase is the longest in the project life cycle. It also takes up the most team energy and resources because it doesn\u2019t end until the deliverables are built and presented to the client for approval.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4617 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rawpixel-579231-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"project life cycle\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1669\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Closeout<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the closeout phase is where the deliverables are provided, your work is not over yet. Now it\u2019s time to evaluate the success of the project by taking steps like the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyzing overall project performance. Did your team complete all tasks on time and on budget?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluating how well the team functioned. Did individual members complete their assigned tasks on time and deliver work of an acceptable quality? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting for all budget money used.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tying up any loose ends and preparing post-<a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"project reports\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/project-reporting\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">project reports<\/a> for stakeholders.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also good practice to carry out a final analysis of the entire project and see what lessons you can take away for future projects. In this respect, mistakes can be just as crucial to your future success as victories. You\u2019ve learned from them, making it less likely that they will affect a future project.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the four phases of a project life cycle is key to developing the right strategy. When you assemble the right resources, use a visual productivity platform like <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/plan\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toggl Plan<\/a> and act quickly when potential problems arise, you&#8217;re much more likely to achieve your project goals.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a project begins, the amount of planning, preparation, and work required to complete it can be overwhelming. 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She continues to write on the subject of time management and commercial productivity for trade websites and publications.","sameAs":["Ryan"],"url":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/author\/rose-keefe"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4608","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/590"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4608"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4608\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45933,"href":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4608\/revisions\/45933"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4608"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4608"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4608"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}