StageGateliknande
StageGateliknande is a term used to describe a stage-gate-like governance framework applied in product development and project management. It refers to processes that divide work into discrete stages separated by gates, where decisions at each gate determine whether the project proceeds, is revised, postponed, or terminated. The concept appears in Swedish and Nordic management discussions and can be implemented across industries, including software, hardware, and consumer products.
Origins and concept: StageGateliknande builds on the classical Stage-Gate model, which organizes development activities into sequential
Structure: A typical StageGateliknande process includes stages such as discovery or ideation, scoping, business-case development, development,
Implementation considerations: Success factors include clear governance, defined roles (project owner, gatekeepers, portfolio managers), and the
See also: Stage-Gate process, product development governance, portfolio management.