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Preproject Activities
The project management process as discussed in chapter 5 begins after the project has been defined and approved. But how does a project get started? Projects usually begin with the project sponsor developing business documents, which include a project business case and a project benefits management plan. Both documents can be tailored for small projects. However, for simple projects, the statement of work can be used to define the project. After the project has been defined, a project request is developed for approval.
If your project does not require business documents, you should, at a minimum, develop a statement of ...
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