Chapter 4
Defining the Project Goals
In This Chapter
- Defining project goals and objectives
- Agreeing on the deliverables
- Discovering requirements
- Determining assumptions and constraints
- Compiling the project scope statement
- Developing a communications plan
We're off and running! The Initiating process is complete, and we're ready to start the processes in the Planning process group.
The process contained in the Planning process group are some of the most important processes in the project. I think most project managers will contend that a well-documented plan that's managed expertly will drive the project to a successful completion almost all by itself. Almost. Don't forget that you're the one who is responsible for developing the plan — with ...
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