projektivaihe

Projektivaihe is a term used in Lithuanian project management to denote a distinct stage within the lifecycle of a project. Each projektivaihe has defined objectives, required deliverables, a set of activities, and criteria for moving to the next phase. The concept supports structured planning, execution, and governance by creating clear boundaries and decision points.

Typically a project is divided into several projektivaihe, most commonly initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closing. Each phase produces outputs that serve as inputs for the next phase, and stage gates or milestones are used to authorize progression. This gate-based approach helps manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder expectations, while enabling reviews and approvals at key points.

Governance and risk management are central to the concept. Stage gates provide opportunities to reassess feasibility, adjust objectives, reallocate resources, or terminate the project if it no longer meets strategic goals. Change control processes are often integrated with projektivaihe to manage variances without undermining overall objectives.

In practice, the application of projektivaihe varies by industry and methodology. In construction, initiation may cover feasibility and permits, planning outlines design and timelines, execution involves builds and installations, and closing includes handover and documentation. In information technology, initiation defines the business case, planning establishes requirements and roadmaps, execution delivers features, monitoring ensures quality, and closing captures lessons learned.

Terminology differs across languages and frameworks. While English-language sources may use “project phase,” the Lithuanian term projektivaihe similarly emphasizes structure, accountability, and decision points that guide a project from start to finish.