What Goes into a Project Definition? | Video

Projects get a firm foundation with a clear and complete Project Definition. But what does ‘complete’ mean here? What goes into a Project Definition?

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In this video, I will describe my long list of Project Definition elements:

Purpose

• Business Drivers
• Anticipated Benefits

Outcomes

• Goal
• Objectives
• Scope
• Exclusions
• End Deliverables
• Key Interim Deliverables

Considerations

• Dependencies
• Constraints
• Risks & Issues
• Uncertainties and Assumptions

People

• Key Stakeholders
• Key Team Members or Roles…

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And, we get Specific with our Project Definition Elements

These videos answer the questions, ‘what are…

• Project Goal?
• The Iron Triangle?
• Project Scope?
• Project Objectives?
• Project Outcomes?
• Business Blueprint?
• Functional Specification?
• RAID, CAD, and DCARI?
• Assumptions Log?
• External Dependencies in your Project?
• Project Constraints?
• Project Benefits?

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What Kit does a Project Manager Need?

I asked Project Managers in a couple of forums what material things you need to have, to do your job as a Project Manager. They responded magnificently. I compiled their answers into a Kit list. I added my own. 

Check out the Kit a Project Manager needs

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