The Earth is Flat. The Earth is the Centre of the Universe… …and equally #FlatEarth…Projects have a clear beginning and a clear end. They are successful when they deliver to cost time and scope. …and…A programme is a temporary flexible organization structure created to coordinate, direct and oversee the implementation of a set of related projects […]
Confusing Vocabulary Obscures Concepts: Verification and Validation
Verification and Validation are two terms sometimes used interchangeably and sometimes used with swapped meaning. The meaning, I think, most widely accepted (Eg ISO, PMI/ PMBoK, APM & APMBoK, IEEE, BS, DIN…) is: VERIFICATION is in-process – ongoing during development of the product. It means “is built to standards” or “matches the specification” VALIDATION is […]