The Project Management Tool Kit, 3rd Edition

GENERAL PROCESS

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Project Vision

	What:	A clear and motivating statement of why the project matters.
	When:	Set in project initiation and used throughout the project.
	Results:	Sustained team enthusiasm for the project.

Assess the Current Environment

Review the status quo. Collect information about:

• Sponsorship of the project
• The project basis from project initiation
• The project objective and priorities
• The background of the project and the specific problems it is expected to solve
• Data from requirements collection and long-term trends
• Overall business strategies and stakeholder opinions
• Organizational values
• Project team values

Draft the Project Vision Statement

Gather project team members to craft a vision statement. While ...