Types of sign-off
In this section, we explore what each of the following types of sign-off represents, the typical deliverables included, who is usually involved, and when this type of sign-off is included. Figure 7.2 shows the phases of an implementation and where sign-off milestones occur:
Figure 7.2 – Implementation phases with sign-off milestones
From the diagram, you can see that sign-off usually happens when one phase ends and before the next starts; however, testing activities can occur before the build phase is signed off.
We will start by exploring Discovery sign-off.
Discovery sign-off
A discovery is a piece of work that investigates and documents the as-is situation in a business, typically including an assessment of its systems. It allows for the gap between where they are and where they want to be to be more accurately understood. This is commonly carried out when an external supplier is building the solution, as they do not...