Project Management Processes for a Project Chapter 3

3. 3 Initiating Process Group Introduction Those processes performed to DEFINE a new project

3. 3 Initiating Process Group Introduction v Within the initiating processes, q initial scope

3. 3 Initiating Process Group Introduction v Large or complex projects may be divided

3. 3 Initiating Process Group Introduction Benefits v Invoking the initiating processes at the

3. 3 Initiating Process Group Introduction v Customer And Stakeholders’ Involvement Involving the customers

3. 3 Initiating Process Group 3. 3. 1 Develop Project Charter is the process

3. 3 Initiating Process Group 3. 3. 1 Develop Project Charter Inputs Outputs 1.

3. 3 Initiating Process Group 3. 3. 3 Identify Stakeholders is the process of

3. 3 Initiating Process Group 3. 3. 2 Identify Stakeholders Inputs Outputs 1. Project

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Project Management Processes for a Project Chapter 3 PMBOK® Fourth Edition

3. 3 Initiating Process Group

3. 3 Initiating Process Group Introduction Those processes performed to DEFINE a new project or a new phase of an existing project by obtaining authorization to START the project or phase. v Two Process Develop Project Charter Identify Stakeholders

3. 3 Initiating Process Group Introduction v Within the initiating processes, q initial scope is defined q initial financial resources are committed q Internal and external stakeholders are identified q If not already assigned, the project manager will be selected. v This information is captured in the PROJECT CHARTER and STAKEHOLDER REGISTER. v When the project charter is approved, the project becomes officially authorized.

3. 3 Initiating Process Group Introduction v Large or complex projects may be divided into separate phases in this process group. [PHASING] v Although the project management team may help write the project charter, approval and funding are handled external to the project boundaries.

3. 3 Initiating Process Group Introduction Benefits v Invoking the initiating processes at the start of each phase helps keep the project focused on the business need v Verification of success criteria v Influence & objectives of the stakeholders are reviewed. v Decision point: Whether the project should be continued, delayed, or discontinued.

3. 3 Initiating Process Group Introduction v Customer And Stakeholders’ Involvement Involving the customers and other stakeholders during initiation generally improves the q probability of shared ownership, q deliverable acceptance, and q customer and other stakeholder satisfaction. v Authorization of Project Manager As part of the Initiating processes the project manager is given the authority to apply organizational resources to the subsequent project activities.

3. 3 Initiating Process Group 3. 3. 1 Develop Project Charter is the process of developing a document that formally authorizes a project or a phase and documenting initial requirements that satisfy the stakeholder’s needs and expectations. v In multiphase projects, this process is used to validate or refine the decisions made during the previous iteration of Develop Project Charter.

3. 3 Initiating Process Group 3. 3. 1 Develop Project Charter Inputs Outputs 1. Project Statement of Work 2. Business Case 3. Contract 4. Enterprise Environmental Factors. 5. Organizational Process Assets. 1. Project Charter

3. 3 Initiating Process Group 3. 3. 3 Identify Stakeholders is the process of identifying all people or organizations impacted by the project, and documenting relevant information regarding their interests, involvement, and impact on project success.

3. 3 Initiating Process Group 3. 3. 2 Identify Stakeholders Inputs Outputs 1. Project Charter 2. Procurement Documents 3. Enterprise Environmental Factors. 4. Organizational Process Assets. 1. Stakeholder Register 2. Stakeholder Management Strategy