11.2.1 Project Validation “The New Way to Secure Target Fulfilment in Project”
Sasko Cuklev, Carsten Lindgren, Ronny Johnsson · INCOSE International Symposium · 2011
Abstract Over the years a lot of projects have failed when it comes to deliver products in cost, time, and quality and according to customer needs. To solve this Volvo introduced a new process called Project Validation. It contributes to a better target fulfilment and a more effective project management. Focus is on the early phases of the project, to set the scope of the project properly and that all involved have the same view of what the project is about. For the project planning and project follow‐up focus is on deliverables connected to the requirements and not the more traditional activities done at a specific time. The effects that we have experienced from Project Validation is that there is a stronger focus to deliver the product that the customers want and that we identify problem areas early in the project and by that eliminate late costly and time consuming changes. We also get a holistic view of the project and a better transparency and commitment within the organization. It is a simple tool, easy to learn and for us a way to get more effective.