The Project Workout

17 Project setup

1. How to go about it
2. Set up the project team
3. Prepare a business case and definition
4. Prepare the project plan
5. Define your project organization
6. Define how you will manage the project
7. Identify and engage your stakeholders

This chapter explains the steps you need to take at the start of the initial investigation stage to set up a project and ensuring control is established from the very beginning.

“Mix a little foolishness with your serious plans; it’s lovely to be silly at the right moment”

HORACE, 65–8BC

• Understand the driving business need.
• Define the scope and boundaries for the project.
• Use your team to define and plan the project. ...