avklaringsfasen

Avklaringsfasen, eller the clarification phase, is a term used to describe the initial stage in a process where a problem, goal, or proposed initiative is clarified and documented before detailed planning or design begins. Its purpose is to establish a shared understanding among stakeholders about what is to be achieved, what constraints exist, and how success will be measured. The phase helps determine whether the work should proceed, be reframed, or be abandoned.

Typical activities include identifying stakeholders, describing the problem, conducting needs analysis, gathering requirements, and assessing feasibility and risks. It often involves mapping context, clarifying objectives, defining high-level scope, and outlining preliminary timelines and resources. Deliverables commonly produced in this phase are a problem statement or brief, a stakeholder map, a high-level requirements list or project charter, and a preliminary risk register. A go/no-go decision may also be part of the output.

The avklaringsfasen often serves as input to subsequent planning and design phases. It can occur in settings such as IT development, service design, organizational change, or public sector programs. The duration depends on complexity and information availability.

In agile or iterative contexts, the phase may be shortened to a discovery or feasibility study, focusing on validating critical assumptions and aligning expectations before committing to a full plan. Overall, avklaringsfasen aims to create a solid foundation for informed decision-making and successful project continuation.