Chapter 13: Initiating a Project Flashcards
In PRINCE2, what is the trigger of the project called?
Project mandate
Who provides the project mandate?
This is provided by the responsible authority from the business that is commissioning the project.
PS: There is also a wide variety of areas where the responsible authority could come from. For example, the project executive group, a functional or operational unit, a programme, a portfolio, or a customer.
Where is the work needed for the initiation stage documented?
Stage plan
Who appoints the project exec?
Who appoints the project manager?
The business
The Project Exec
In the project initiation stage, it is likely that the business case will be high level and will be added more detailed, during the stage of initiating a project. True or False?
True.
Given the information available, the outline business case is likely to be only a high-level view at this time. It provides an agreed foundation for a more detailed business case developed in the process of initiating a project (see Chapter 5)
During the initiation stage, the project manager consults with the senior user, senior supplier, and team manager to define what the project is to deliver and create the project product description (see Chapter 7).
True or False?
False.
During the initiation stage, the project manager consults with the senior user, senior supplier, and senior executive to define what the project is to deliver and create the project product description (see Chapter 7).
The project manager should agree team working practices and communication for the initiation stage, and if any risks are identified, add them to the lessons log.
True or False?
False.
The project manager should agree team working practices and communication for the initiation stage, and if any risks are identified, add them to the project log.
Where should the project manager capture the project approach and delivery methods?
Project brief.
The way in which the work is to be conducted will depend on any user or supplier standards, practices, and guidelines (such as any specific delivery methods that may apply). These should be captured in the project brief as part of the project approach, as they will influence the management approaches to be created in the process of initiating a project.
Who authorizes the progress to the next stage after the project initiation stage?
The project board
What is the chart of starting up a project called?
RACI
The project manager designs the project management team and prepares the roles descriptions and the senior user appoints the project management team. True or False?
● the project manager should review the lessons log, design the project management team structure, and prepare role descriptions.
● the project executive in consultation with the senior user and project manager should identify, select, and appoint the project management team.
