Project Initiation Chatter
Project Name
Department
Province
Project Manager
Background/Summary of project -
Why is the project happening?
Project Objectives - what are they?
Project Boundaries - Inclusion & exclusions (Scope)
Major Products - Deliverables *
Key Milestones - targets and date for achievement. Attach detailed
plan in appendix *
Assumptions that have been made
Prerequisites - what must be done or agreed before this project
can start?
Constraints - what could slow this project down or stop it?
High Probability Risks identified and action to minimise *
Acceptance Criteria - what additional expectations do the stakeholders
have?
Interrelated Projects or Dependencies that will impact this
project
Reviews - checks planned *
Key Decisions required and by when
Who is the Project Sponsor?
Stakeholders - Who are they? Who are key stakeholders?
Required roles and responsibilities
Key Resource Requirements - Skills required
Quality Policy
Legislation that must be complied with
Budget, expected benefit and time frame to Return on InvestmentAttach
detailed budget in appendix
Approval signatures
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