Inside Look at SAM

The successive approximation model (SAM) provides a clear pathway to success—measurable and obtainable milestones for marking completion and targeted moments to reach agreement and consensus. The model is clearly defined and manageable, and yet encourages creativity and experimentation. It consistently reveals the design as it evolves, and it does so in ways that all stakeholders can see and evaluate. It helps all team members communicate with each other, contribute, and collaborate.