Project initiation document

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A Project initiation document is a logical document whose purpose is to bring together the key information needed to start the project on a sound basis; and to convey that information to all concerned with the project. In short, this is the, "who, why, what, when and how", part of the project. It defines all major aspects of a project and forms the basis for its management and the assessment of overall success.

A common part of formal project methodologies such as PRINCE2[1] the document is a major milestone in the Initiating a Project (IP) process. It is the document that goes before the Project Board for sign- off to commence a project.

Often shortened to the acronym PID, the Project Initiation Document provides a reference point throughout the project for both the customer and the Project Team.

A Project Initiation Document often contains the following[2]

  • Project Goals
  • Scope
  • Project Organization
  • Business Case
  • Constraints

[edit] References

  1. ^ Prince 2: A Practical Handbook By Colin Bentley
  2. ^ Writing a Project Initiation Document

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