DuPont's Stage Gated Authorization Process (sidebar)

Phase 1. Project objectives complete and business owner(s) enrolled.

Phase 2. Project variables defined, concepts piloted and scope completed…project is ready for implementation.

Phase 3. Project authorized and implementation plan communicated.

Phase 4. Implementation completed, value proposition delivered and ongoing controls in place.

Source: DuPont

See the story that goes with this sidebar: Getting Projects Approved