ADMfasen

ADMfasen, also written ADM-fasen in some sources, is a term used in public administration and information-management literature to describe a four-phase framework for organizing administrative projects and decision-making processes. The acronym ADM is used with varying expansion across domains, commonly standing for Administrative Decision-Making or Administrative Data Management. The term fasen means phases, reflecting its Nordic usage.

The model divides work into four consecutive phases:

Initiation and scoping: define the problem, set objectives, identify stakeholders, establish governance and a high-level plan.

Planning and design: develop detailed requirements, policies, risk assessments, resource allocation, compliance considerations, and a governance plan.

Execution and implementation: carry out actions, procure or develop systems, monitor progress, manage changes, and ensure alignment with objectives.

Evaluation and closure: measure outcomes, document lessons, verify compliance, and formally close the project or initiative.

Governance and roles: ADMfasen emphasizes formal decision points, such as gate reviews or milestones, with roles including a project sponsor, a steering committee, and a project manager. Documentation and transparency are emphasized to support accountability and auditability.

Applications: Used in various public-sector projects, IT governance, data management initiatives, and policy development where structured oversight is valued. In practice, organisations may adapt the phases to accommodate iterative or agile methods.

Critique: The model can be criticized for being rigid in dynamic environments and for potentially duplicating activities; proponents argue it provides clarity, standardization, and traceability.