What's in a method?

Phases and Threads

At the highest level, methods are structured in phases and threads.

• Phases represent the major stages of a project through
  time.
  

• Threads represent the major streams of work performed
  throughout a project.

Phase identifier

The identifier for a phase is a number. For example:

• 1 Plan and Analyze
• 2 Design
• 3 Build
• 4 Deliver
• 5 Operate

Thread identifier

The identifier for a phase is two letters. For example:

• PM Project Management
• SO Strategy and Operations
• VL Value
• PE People
• IT Information Technology
• SC Security and Controls