revisiecycli

Revisiecycli is a structured, recurring process used to review and update documents, products, or processes to maintain accuracy, relevance, and compliance. The term is used in Dutch-language contexts and can apply to manuals, policies, standards, software documentation, textbooks, and product specifications. A revision cycle typically comprises planning, execution, validation, approval, publication, and archival. It emphasizes version control, traceability of changes, and clear accountability.

Key elements include a designated owner or governance body, a defined schedule or triggers, a change log, and formal approval rules. Revisions can be time-driven (e.g., annually or biennially) or event-driven (e.g., after regulatory changes, major incidents, or user feedback).

Activities often involve stakeholders from subject-matter experts, editors, and end users, with outputs such as revised documents, updated specifications, or new editions. The lifecycle ends with publication and communication of the changes, followed by monitoring for effectiveness in the next cycle.

Benefits include improved accuracy and compliance, reduced risk, and higher user trust. Potential drawbacks include resource demands, scope drift, and the need to maintain consistency across versions.

Examples appear in standards development (e.g., updating technical standards), software documentation updates, and educational publishing (new editions of textbooks).