Phase: Initiate

This is the first project phase and its purpose is to specify what the project should accomplish. It is the phase where the project initiation meeting takes place and the project success plan and financial plan are initially created.

Description	Work Breakdown Structure	Team Allocation	Work Product Usage

Purpose

Ensure a smooth transition from pre-project activities.

Mobilize and engage project team.

Create Project Success Plan (Section 1) and get approval.

Create Financial Management Plan and get approval.

Obtain approval to commence Design work

Relationships

Parent Activities	Project Management

Key Considerations

Inputs

Sales process outputs for IBM Analytics products
Project proposal
Business Case
Contract for licences and services
Pre-project reports: Proof of concept, Pilot projects, Hardware and technical recommendations, Support options selected etc...

Outputs

Project initial team mobilized and engaged
Approved Project Success Plan (Section 1)
Approved Financial Management Plan
Approval to commence Design work

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