101 Project Management Problems and How to Solve Them

63. How can I minimize potential late-project testing failures and deliverable evaluation issues?

The best time to deal with scope verification and stakeholder approval issues is when you are setting the project scope in the first place. Managing customer expectations is discussed in Problem 22, where the importance of clarifying performance requirements and approval criteria is emphasized. Other important ideas for avoiding late-project problems include thorough planning, frequent interim evaluations, and scrupulous management of changes.

Planning Thoroughly for Testing

As your plans and final requirement definitions come together, include well-defined activities for gaining final approval. Identify the contributors who will own the testing ...