Raw material
The materials for the realization of the system are available and allow the creation of system parts with the desired characteristics; the equipment for processing materials into parts is available; the production and logistics schedule for system parts is coordinated; work on the production of system parts is possible.
Conceived
It is clear how the system will be defined.
Identified
An idea has been found; at least one project role has been found that is willing to make an investment in understanding the opportunity; other project roles have been identified.
Recognized
Stakeholders have been identified.
Principles Established
The principles, and constraints, that shape the way-of-working are established.
Seeded
The team’s mission is clear and the know-how needed to grow the team is in place.
Initiated
The work has been requested.
Parts
Parts of the system realization have been created and/or purchased and verified; the schedule for integration/assembly/installation/construction from parts has been agreed; work on integration/assembly/installation/construction is possible.
Demonstrable
The system realization can be tried out in individual functions, and key features can be measured; key features can be demonstrated to external project roles; critical interfaces of the system have been demonstrated; the system is ready for testing; the required external project roles agree that the system should be tested.
Ready
Functionality tested; defect levels for external design roles are acceptable; installation and other user and operator description available; external design role representatives/performers are satisfied with the system;
composition of the transferable system is known; external design role representatives/performers are ready to operate the system; operational support is in place.
Operational
Available to external project roles for operation in an operational environment; there is at least one example of a working system; maintained at an agreed level of service.