Quality reviews are necessary during all stages of the Systems Engineering Methodology (SEM) to validate the product and associated work products. The activities that are appropriate for quality reviews are identified in Chapter 2.0, Lifecycle Model. The time and resources needed to conduct the quality reviews should be reflected in the project resources, schedule, and work breakdown structure.

Structured Walkthrough (SWT)

Requirements for a peer review or a more formal structured walkthrough are documented under Review Process, at the end of each Task, Subtask, or Activity section in the SEM. The State of Michigan guide titled Structured Walkthrough Process Guide provides a procedure and sample forms that can be used for SWTs. This document and accompanying forms is available here:           

SEM Structured Walkthrough Process Guide

Structured Walkthrough Meeting Record

Structured Walkthrough Management Summary Report

Stage Exit

Schedule a Stage Exit as the last activity of the Implementation Stage to enable the project approvers to review project deliverables and provide a concur/non-concur position to the project manager. The State of Michigan guide titled Stage Exit Process Guide provides a procedure and sample forms that can be used for Stage Exits. This document and accompanying forms is available here:           

SEM Stage Exit Process Guide

Stage Exit Position Response Form