Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 4 – Information Technology

Article 5 – IT Standards

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42020.4.1 Concept Phase

  • The Concept Phase is the initial phase of system development during which user needs are described through documentation. The user group is formed during this phase. Examples of the documentation include a statement of needs, advance planning report, project initiation memo, feasibility studies, system definition documentation, regulations, and policies and procedures relevant to the project. Deliverables for this phase include:

    • The project charter.

    • The project management plan.

    • The initial project file.