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Stagegate development methods, often referred to as stage-gate processes, are a project management framework designed to structure and manage the development of new products and services. The core idea is to break down a complex project into a series of distinct stages, separated by decision points called gates. At each gate, a cross-functional team reviews the project's progress and deliverables against predefined criteria.

These criteria typically assess technical feasibility, market potential, financial viability, and strategic alignment. If the project meets the criteria, it is approved to proceed to the next stage. If it fails, it may be killed, recycled, or sent back for further work. This iterative approach allows for early identification and mitigation of risks, enabling organizations to make informed go/no-go decisions at critical junctures.

The stages in a stage-gate process can vary depending on the industry and the nature of the project, but commonly include stages such as ideation, concept development, product design, testing, and launch. The gates serve as quality control checkpoints, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to promising projects and that resources are not wasted on those unlikely to succeed. This structured methodology aims to improve the success rate of new product development by providing a systematic way to manage uncertainty and risk.