Project Initiation Document

Project Initiation Document

On 02.11.09, In Computing, PRCO303, University, by Josef Nankivell

A project initiation document is a logical document that brings together the key information needed to start the project on a sound basis. In short, this is the, “who, why, what, when and how”, part of the project. It defines all major aspects of a project and forms the basis for its management and the assessment of overall success.

A project initiation document is a logical document that brings together the key information needed to start the project on a sound basis. It should be conveyed to all stakeholders and agreed and signed off by the business sponsors. In short, this is the, “who, why, what, when and how”, part of the project. It defines all major aspects of a project and forms the basis for its management and the assessment of overall success.

A common part of formal project methodologies such as PRINCE2[1] the document is a major milestone in the Initiating a Project (IP) process. It is the document that goes before the Project Board for sign- off to commence a project.

View my project initiation document here at Google Docs.