1.11 Post-implementation review

The post-implementation review (PIR), or project evaluation review, is usually scheduled to take place some 6 to 12 months after the sign-off of the project. Its objective is to review the implemented system in terms of its contribution to business objectives, its usability, operating costs and reliability. It considers the following:

  • whether the business and system requirements have been met;

  • cost and benefit performance;

  • operational performance;

  • controls, auditability, security and contingency;

  • ease of use.

The output from this process is a post-implementation review report. The review should be led by someone who is independent of the project and should solicit feedback from users, operations and the support team. ...

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