Project Management for Information Professionals

Appendix A

Project Management Considerations

Initiation

• What is the purpose of the project?

• Who is the sponsor of this project?

• Who are the stakeholders? Why are they interested in the project?

• How will the project charter be developed?

• Who will approve the project charter?

• How will the project scope be defined? Who will validate it?

• What departments and external organizations will be involved?

• How will the project be staffed?

• If hiring is required, how will it be done? Who is responsible?

• For team members who report to other managers, how will commitments be documented?

• What are the responsibilities of the team members?

• Who will manage training for team members?

Planning and Scheduling

• Will a project methodology be used?

• What level ...