Initiating
The formal authorization for a new project to begin or for an existing project to continue into the next phase. This phase includes all the activities that lead up to the final authorization to begin the project. This process can be formal or informal, depending on the organization. The key activities in the Initiating phase are as follows:
- Creating the preliminary scope statement
- Creating the project charter
- Identifying and assessing stakeholders
- Developing a responsibility assignment matrix
- Establishing accepted communication channels
- Developing a records management plan
- Defining access requirements
- Reviewing existing artifacts
- Determining solution design
- Conducting the project kickoff