Activities

Activities that should be undertaken during this phase include, but are not limited to, the following:6

•   Goal definition

•   Concept definition

•   Needs analysis

•   Market analysis

•   Strategy definition

•   Preliminary benefit/cost analysis

This phase culminates in a formal approval of the project concept or a “go/no go” decision.

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