Lifecycle

Description

The phase of an idea in its life cycle - from when it is born, through its realisation to its being forgotten about.

The following is my simple classification of the phases - from receiving them to running them as a venture.

Classification

The Idea come as:

1. A “fragment” (phase Fragma), vague, with hardly form, perhaps a general description.
2. Then it starts to gain form (phase Forma), where it can be talked about, roughly sketched, perhaps a mock-up.
3. After some time it starts to get more structure, which can be discussed in more detail (phase Gestalt), with parts lists, alpha version of the software, business plan.
4. After deciding if the idea should go further, resources are needed to start to develop and build it, including the supporting processes (phase Build) resulting in a venture or organisation.
5. To keep the thing going continual operational processes are needed (phase Run).
6. Some time in the future it might be decided to close down (phase Gone).