Test and validate
Once the last GO decision is made in the previous phase, the organization commits to the completion of the product (prototype) or service. When the development is complete, a renewed phase of testing and validating has to be undertaken. This step should be already scheduled within the time allocated to the project.
When testing the developed products/services most companies can rely on well-established processes within their own project management processes: it is recognized that consultation with the
customer about the operability and likely acceptance/adoption of the idea is very important and clearly recommended. In the articles below you will find further recommendations and tools for the testing stage: