From expressing the need to validating the result.

Six stages

A clear pathway keeps every contributor aligned.

• Understand — Objective, environment, constraints and urgency.
• Frame — Requirements, criteria, deliverables and responsibilities.
• Mobilise — Eligible capabilities, partners and resources.
• Structure — Solution, proposal, commitments and governance.
• Steer — Decisions, risks, milestones, documents and communication.
• Validate — Acceptance, corrections, approvals and closure.

Control

Decisions, risks, documents, issues and deliverables are monitored at the level suited to the mission.

Responsibilities

The client, Octopus Expertise and partners retain defined, visible roles.