LAN Services' project management methodology provides a standard method and guidelines to ensure that information technology projects are conducted in a disciplined, well-managed, and consistent manner that promotes the delivery of quality products and results in projects that are completed on time and within budget. The methodology and how it fits in the overall project life-cycle methodology is conceptually shown in the figure below.

As the figure shows, project management is an iterative process. It is not a lock-step sequence of activities. In some instances, phases overlap, such as concept definition and planning, where delineation can be difficult to distinguish. Other activities, such as oversight, quality control, and executive review are ongoing and affect each and every cycle of the project.

The methodology addresses the management of the project, not the generic life cycle of a project development effort.