Initiation Phase: Creating the Statement of Work
Executives generally require a documented Statement of Work that reflects strategic thinking, an understanding of the goals and objectives of the organization, and a sense of confidence that the project will be successful and beneficial to the company. The document needs to be clear and specific and keep its audience in mind, which generally means not going into too much technical detail. This document also needs to give an estimate of the duration of the project, the costs involved, and the resources required.
The initial scope of work might have changed and evolved as discussions with the executives, managers, and stakeholders reveal problems that weren't obvious and requirements that hadn't ...
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