Ch3.3 - Initiating Process Group Flashcards
What is the initiating process group?
Processes performed to define a new project or a new phase of an existing project BY obtaining authorization to start the project or phase
In the initiating process group, by what is done to define a new project/phase?
By obtaining authorization to start new project/phase
What is obtained during initiating process
Initial scope, financial resources, stakeholders, PM, project charter
At what point is project officially authorized
Project charter is approved
What is a project boundary
point in time when start or completion of project or phase is authorized
Purpose of Initiating process group
ALIGN STAKEHOLDER EXPECTATION with purpose of project
Give visibility about scope/objectives
Show how participation in project and associated phases can ensure that expectations are achieved
Large complex projects and initiation phase
perform initate phase at start of each phase
Why do large complex projects need multiple initiation phases
Keep project focused on business need
Large complext projects - what is done at initiation phase each time
Ensure success criteria are verified
At what level are initiating processes performed
Organization, program, portfolio level
What could be achieved at any level during initiating process
Project objectives, why is this the best alternative
Documentation as a result of initiating process
Contains initial project scope statement
deliverables
project duration
forecast of resources for investment analysis
What authority is pm given at initiating process
Authority to apply organizational resources to subsequent project activities
