Step 4.1 Start the project
Projects do not start by themselves just because you want them to, or because you have developed a plan. Projects require a push to get started. This push is something you, as the project manager, must give the project team.
Before you give your project this push, it is usually worth having a final conversation with your project customer, to:
Confirm the Project Definition and that there are no last-minute changes.
Clarify the implications of the Project Plan. Make sure the customer understands and accepts what the project will cost and how long it will take (including contingency).
Confirm that you have access to the resources you need and it is OK for you now to start using them.
Once this is done it is time to get ...
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