190 ◾ AppendixB: PPMMaturity Model
Project Opportunity Assessment and Initiation
Process—Basic documented processes for identifying
project opportunities exist but adherence is not enforced.
A project request form, project charter, or equivalent docu-
ment is used to identify and initiate projects. Different docu-
ments may be used by different governance groups. Roles
and responsibilities for identifying project opportunities and
initiating them are dened. Key stakeholders and near-term
business needs are designated for each project. Project man-
agers communicate regularly with all stakeholders through
standard reports. A list of project opportunities is compiled
for the governance group.
Business Value Determination—Basic documented
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