3.2.5. Success Factors for Reviews
There are several factors that determine the success of reviews, which include:
• Defining clear objectives and measurable exit criteria. Evaluation of participants should never be
an objective
• Choosing the appropriate review type to achieve the given objectives, and to suit the type of work
product, the review participants, the project needs and context
• Conducting reviews on small chunks, so that reviewers do not lose concentration during an
individual review and/or the review meeting (when held)
• Providing feedback from reviews to stakeholders and authors so they can improve the product
and their activities (see section 3.2.1)
• Providing adequate time to participants to prepare for the review
• Support from management for the review process
• Making reviews part of the organization’s culture, to promote learning and process improvement
• Providing adequate training for all participants so they know how to fulfil their role
• Facilitating meetings