CHAPTER 6Life Cycle Planning: Programs and Phases
All projects have phases and a project life cycle. As the projects get larger in terms of resources required and greater duration, these phases become more pronounced. Various industries have special language or jargon to describe the various phases of the larger projects. Large projects often become programs over time, and many projects are thought of or planned as programs from the start. In this chapter, the concept of a Program WBS—as introduced in Chapter 2—is expanded and related to the Project WBS.
LIFE CYCLE CONCEPTS
Many industries and organizations do their planning in terms of life cycles. This section addresses several life cycles and illustrates their common features and relationship ...
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