zwischenDurchführung

ZwischenDurchführung, a German term formed from zwischen (between) and Durchführung (execution or implementation), denotes the interim phase of a process that lies between planning and the final implementation. While not a fixed technical term in standard German law or project management, it appears in contemporary German-language discourse to describe a transitional period during which actions are carried out to bridge design and full deployment.

In practice, die zwischenDurchführung is characterized by partial or staged activities. It often includes pilot or prototype work, intermediate verifications, risk assessment, and iterative adjustments. Documentation of decisions, results, and changes is typically emphasized to ensure traceability and accountability before the project proceeds to complete execution.

Contexts where the concept is used include software development, manufacturing, and public administration. In software development, a beta or pilot deployment can serve as the междуDurchführung; in manufacturing, a pre-series or pilot run tests production processes; in public administration, transitional measures may implement policy changes on a limited scale before nationwide rollout. These examples illustrate how the phase allows testing and learning before full-scale implementation.

Relation to related terms: zwischenDurchführung is connected to Zwischenphase (intermediate phase), Pilotphase, and phased rollout concepts, but it emphasizes the bridging function between planning and full execution. Because the term is not universally standardized, its exact meaning can vary by organization and context.

Limitations: the lack of a formal definition can lead to ambiguity in contracts or project charters. Clear scope, objectives, and success criteria should be established when adopting the term. See also: Zwischenphase, Pilotphase, Phasenmodell, Implementierung, Projektdurchführung.