Technology Stage Gate: A process to Manage High Risk Technology Projects

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The critical issue confronting business is the allocation of its limited resources to high value projects. This paper discusses a process to achieve that goal.
The technology planning and review process highlights pertinent value related issues early in the process so that they are addressed effectively. Technology goals are understood by key stakeholders and everyone else and are better aligned with business value goals. More importantly, they are revalidated from stage to stage. This process also significantly reduces cycle time for high risk projects.
This paper provides an excellent discussion the issue of managing the high value but high risk new technology projects. Must read!