CHAPTER 1: PROCESSES
Starting up a project
Purpose
- To answer the question, ‘Do we have a viable and worthwhile project?’
- To ensure prerequisites for DP (directing a project) and authorisation of IP (initiating a project) are in place.
(See Table 1: Starting up a project.)
Directing a project
Purpose
- To enable the Project Board to be accountable for the project’s success by making key decisions and exercising overall control.
(See Table 2: Directing a project.)
Initiating a project
Purpose
- To establish solid foundations for the project.
- To enable the Project Board to understand everything about the project – the cost, time, benefits and risks – before committing to major expenditure.
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