scope, approach and assumptions review in a service contract
Scope Review Checklist
Approach Review Checklist
- Detail each step of the proposed methodology.
- Specify processes to be used at each project phase.
- Include rationale for chosen methodologies.
- Identify any industry standards referenced.
- Ensure alignment with project goals.
- List all resources required for project execution.
- Define roles and responsibilities for each team member.
- Assess adequacy of resource allocation against project needs.
- Identify any gaps in resource availability.
- Consider potential for resource reallocation.
- Outline major milestones and deliverables.
- Specify start and end dates for each phase.
- Assess feasibility of timelines based on resources.
- Identify any critical path dependencies.
- Include buffer time for unforeseen delays.
- Identify potential risks associated with the project.
- Outline mitigation strategies for each identified risk.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of proposed risk responses.
- Include contingency plans for critical risks.
- Assign responsibility for risk monitoring.
- Detail communication methods and frequency.
- Specify reporting formats and timelines.
- Identify key stakeholders for updates.
- Outline escalation paths for urgent issues.
- Ensure clarity on communication roles.
- List all tools and technologies proposed.
- Assess compatibility with existing systems.
- Evaluate user-friendliness and training requirements.
- Identify any licensing or cost implications.
- Ensure compliance with security standards.
- Identify all relevant stakeholders.
- Outline strategies for engaging each stakeholder group.
- Assess the level of involvement required.
- Consider feedback mechanisms for stakeholder input.
- Ensure clarity on stakeholder roles in the project.
- Detail quality standards to be adhered to.
- Outline QA processes and checkpoints.
- Identify roles responsible for quality control.
- Assess methods for tracking quality metrics.
- Include plans for quality improvement.
- Assess how changes will be managed.
- Identify processes for incorporating feedback.
- Evaluate impact of change on timelines and resources.
- Define criteria for approving changes.
- Ensure stakeholder involvement in change management.
- Outline training programs for stakeholders.
- Identify support resources available post-implementation.
- Assess training effectiveness and delivery methods.
- Include schedules for training sessions.
- Evaluate ongoing support mechanisms.
- Identify relevant industry standards applicable.
- Assess compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate alignment with best practices.
- Include references to industry benchmarks.
- Ensure continuous review of standards adherence.
- Identify all related projects and services.
- Assess impact of dependencies on project timelines.
- Outline collaboration needs with other teams.
- Evaluate risks associated with interdependencies.
- Include plans for managing dependencies.
- Define clear success criteria for the project.
- Outline performance metrics to be tracked.
- Identify stakeholders responsible for measurement.
- Include methods for reporting success.
- Ensure alignment of metrics with project goals.
- Outline data handling processes and storage.
- Assess compliance with data protection regulations.
- Evaluate security measures for data integrity.
- Define access controls and user permissions.
- Include protocols for data breach response.
- Detail steps for escalating issues.
- Identify roles responsible for conflict resolution.
- Assess timeline for escalation processes.
- Include communication channels for escalation.
- Ensure clarity on resolution authority.
- Outline methods for collecting ongoing feedback.
- Identify stakeholders involved in feedback processes.
- Assess impact of feedback on project adjustments.
- Include plans for regular review of feedback.
- Ensure mechanisms support continuous improvement.
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