Theme Purposes

Question 1

to establish mechanisms to judge whether the project is (and remains) desirable, viable, and achievable as a means to support decision-making in its (continued) investment

Answer 1

Business case

Question 2

to define and establish the project’s structure of accountability and responsibilities (the who)

Answer 2

Organisation

Question 3

to define and implement the means by which the project will verify that products are fit for purpose.

Answer 3

Quality

Question 4

to facilitate communication and control by defining the means of delivering the products (the where and how, by whom, and estimating the when and how much)

Answer 4

Plans

Question 5

to identify, assess, and control uncertainty and, as a result, improve the ability of the project to succeed

Answer 5

Risk

Question 6

to identify, assess, and control any potential and approved changes to the project baselines.

Answer 6

Change

Question 7

To establish mechanisms to monitor and compare actual achievements against those planned
To provide a forecast for the project’s objectives and continued viability
To control any unacceptable deviations

Answer 7

Progress