- Options - Phases and timeline
Common engagements last between three and 12 months, depending on the type of package you invest in.
Though custom scoping is available, the timeline usually remains within the same range. See Figure 3 for more details.
Figure 3: Scoping options and timeline overview of the USE process
Figure 4: USE process phases
The process itself consists of five stages, each with its own set of activities and deliverables (see Figure 4)
Essential internal stakeholders, such as IT management and business executives, will need to allocate a portion of their time early in the process to clearly define: