Initiating Process Group
The purpose of project initiation is the time to
- Clearly identify the scope of a new project
- Make sure sufficient resources are committed to the project
- Identify project stakeholders
Project initiation is the opportunity for the project manager to clearly establish marching orders for a project by identifying who the key stakeholders are and getting, in writing, as much direction from the customer and stakeholders as possible. The tone is set for project success through effective planning and leadership using two knowledge areas: