The document extends the C-D-E-F project cycle acronym to A-LL by adding additional stages of the project cycle using half the letters of the alphabet. The additional stages include analyzing the project, brainstorming tactics, developing key processes, executing the project, finishing or going over/further, handing over results, investing profits, justifying lessons learned, keeping records, and learning lessons to apply to future projects. The goal is to provide a more comprehensive description of the full project cycle and what is needed for a project to succeed and a company to profit.

1. IT’S
A-LL
FOR BUSINESS
BY SERGE FREEMAN

2. Extending the C-D-E-F acronym
 If you studied business management course you must had heard of
C-D-E-F project cycle. It’s an acronym that helps to remember the
key stages that any project goes through during its business cycle.
 But C-D-E-F is a very brief description of the cycle which goes on (or
how it should go on) in order for a project to succeed and for a
company to make profit from its completion.
 Hence, I’ve extended C-D-E-F to A-LL acronym using half of the
letters of the alphabet and trying to mention other important stages
of the project cycle.

3. A
ANALYSE
Make an analysis before starting the project (do
SWOT, launch a research, set targets and goals)

4. B
BRAINSTORM
Brainstorm tactics and strategy for reaching the
targets and hitting the goals set

5. C
CONCEIVE
Launch the project

6. D
DEVELOP
Work on the key processes involved in the project

7. E
EXECUTE
Make the project happen

8. F
FINISH
Close the project when the targets or goals you’ve
set are reached, or there’s a proven record that
the project has failed

9. G
GO OVER or
GO FURTHER
If the project didn’t reach the targets – go over again
from the “A”.
If you’re satisfied with the results – go further till the “LL”.

10. H
HANDOVER
When the project is finished you can pass it over to
other people to work with its results or to use it as a
base for the next project

11. I
INVEST
Invest the profit you’ve earned on this project to
the future projects

12. J
JUSTIFY
Analyze the finished project: what could have
been done better, what should’ve not been done
at all, and what you should definitely do again

13. K
KEEP
Keep the records of the project and its analysis
archived and with an easy access in case of a
need

14. LL
LEARN LESSON
Every project you make is a lesson, at work and in
your life. Try always to learn on these lessons and
avoid same mistakes in the future.
That’s what makes you successful!

15. Good luck with your
projects!
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