Process Groups: A Practice Guide

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Initiating Process Group

The processes in the Initiating Process Group are shown in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1. Initiating Process Group Processes

These processes define a new project or a new phase of an existing project by obtaining authorization to start the project or phase. The purpose of this Process Group is to align stakeholder expectations and the project purpose, inform stakeholders of the scope and objectives, and discuss how their participation in the project and its associated phases can help to ensure their expectations are met. The initial scope is defined and initial financial resources are committed. Stakeholders who will interact ...