A Common Challenge in Project DefinitionFirst, Thoroughly Understand the Problem, Need, or OpportunitySecond, Determine the Optimum Solution to the Problem, Need, or OpportunityThird, Refine the Optimum Solution and Develop a Preliminary Project PlanFourth, Formally Launch the ProjectThe Unspoken Imperative: Evaluate the Political EnvironmentKey Documentation Used in the Project Definition StageManager’s Checklist for Chapter 6