projektfas

Projektfas is a framework for planning, documenting, and executing complex projects. Developed as a modular approach to align multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, it emphasizes traceability, decision gates, and systematic risk management across the project life cycle.

The name combines Projekt (project) and Phase (phase) in the German language, reflecting its phase-oriented design. It is used mainly in German-speaking contexts but has been described in international PM literature as a case study of stage-gate style methodologies.

Origin and development: The concept emerged in the early 2010s from a collaboration among universities and industry partners seeking a lightweight yet rigorous scheme for large engineering and software initiatives. Several regional PM associations published guidelines that reference projektfas as a practical template rather than a prescriptive standard.

Structure: The framework defines core phases: Initiation, Planning, Realization (Execution), Monitoring and Control, and Closure, with optional pre-phase and post-evaluation modules. Each phase has defined deliverables, roles, and entry/exit criteria. A central artifact repository maintains materials; a risk matrix and change-control process govern evolution; decision gates authorize progression.

Usage: Projektfas is designed to be modular and scalable. Organizations typically adopt it by selecting a baseline set of deliverables and integrating it with existing PM tools such as issue trackers or Gantt software. Training and governance offices are common prerequisites.

Reception: Proponents highlight improved alignment and transparency; critics note potential overhead and a learning curve. Variants exist, including lighter projektfas-lite configurations and more prescriptive projektfas-advanced templates.

See also: Project management, Stage-gate model, Phase-gate process.