Project Initiation Workshop

Prior to the Workshop:

• Preparation.
• Agenda.
• Initial Cost Estimates where applicable
• Overview - A brief description of why the project is being undertaken at this time, and what it will involve.

The workshop will typically focus on:

• Statement of Purpose - what the project will achieve
• Objectives - A list of statements that describe clearly the business drivers behind the project.
• Scope of the project
• Constraints - external limitations placed on the project
• Assumptions
• Major Risks - usually requires the development of a Risk Table
• Immediate Issues
• Primary Work Breakdown Structure
  • Major Milestones
  • Major Deliverables
• Initial Estimates & Schedule
• Organisation & Resource Requirements
  • Initial Cost Estimates.
  • Management Structure & Organisation.
  • Resources
• Dependencies
• Project Management Structure - review procedures, reporting processes and change management