THE P.E.A.K. SYSTEM
FROM SCOPE TO HANDOFF
Phase 1
Project Initiation
Agree on the work
​Define the purpose, scope, success measures, sponsor, and decision makers. Establish what is included, what is excluded, and who can approve changes.
Phase 2
Project Planning
Build a usable plan
​Connect milestones, tasks, dependencies, resources, and owners. Record risks and establish a reporting schedule so the team can see what must happen next.
Phase 3
Project Execution
Coordinate delivery
​Keep workstreams connected through clear assignments, regular reviews, and a shared record of decisions. Escalate barriers to the people who can resolve them.
Phase 4
Project Monitoring & Controlling
Make decisions with evidence
​Review progress against scope, schedule, and budget. Track risks, issues, and proposed changes; make tradeoffs explicit and record the decisions that follow.
Phase 5
Project Closure
Leave the team ready
​Confirm deliverable acceptance, document lessons, and transfer working files and responsibilities. Identify remaining actions and the owners who will sustain the work.
Where we help
Program management
Connect related projects to shared program goals. Align workstreams, partner responsibilities, and reporting requirements.
Project delivery
Turn an approved priority into a working plan with milestones, dependencies, and named owners. Maintain decision and action logs as implementation progresses.
​Engage Altus when work is stalled or ownership is unclear.
PMO establishment
Define how projects enter the portfolio, who makes decisions, and what leaders need to see. Establish practical templates and a consistent review rhythm.
​Engage Altus when every project is managed differently.
Risk & handoff
Make risks, issues, and changes visible before they derail delivery. Confirm acceptance and transfer documentation and responsibilities.
​Engage Altus when a launch needs stronger oversight or a clear transition to operations.
Clarity before the next milestone
A SHARED PLAN. VISIBLE DECISIONS. CLEAR OWNERS.
For government agencies, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations, delivery depends on people knowing what is expected and who can act. Agree on the governance, tools, and reporting needed for your situation.
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Can Altus help with a project already underway?
Start by reviewing the current plan, commitments, open issues, and decision process. That establishes what needs attention and the scope of support required.
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What is the difference between a project, a program, and a PMO?
A project delivers a defined result. A program coordinates related projects toward shared goals. A project management office establishes common governance, reporting, and working practices across projects.
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Will we need new software?
Begin with the tools your team uses. Agree on reporting and document needs before deciding whether a different tool is necessary.
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What does progress look like?
Leaders can see milestone status, unresolved risks, and decisions due. Team members know their responsibilities. At handoff, the receiving team has the documents and ownership needed to continue. Measures and acceptance criteria are agreed at the start.
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Let’s discuss the work ahead.
​Email info@altuswfs.com with your project, timing, and main challenge, or schedule a conversation above. Explore Management Consulting for strategy and process questions, and Training & Development for team capability.
What you take forward
Agree on the deliverables at the start. Leave with practical tools your team can use to manage the work.
Plan
Scope & milestones
Roles
Owners & decisions
Risks
Issues & actions
Tools
Reports & handoff