Creating an Effective Gate Review Process

Presented by: Kenneth Crow, President, DRM Associates & Principal, PD-Trak Solutions

Gate reviews are an important element of the management process for product development. Gate reviews insure that (1) a valid business case for the development project exists, (2) project risks have been adequately addressed, (3) continued investment in the product development or R&D project is warranted, (4) and that the project has a high priority relative to other project portfolio opportunities. This presentation will address the elements of an effective gate review process, a method for developing the business case for a product development project, criteria for gate reviews, and the decisions to create an effective gate review process.