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Project Initiation<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

This post is the second in a series of discussions regarding managerial challenges in current project management situations<\/b>.\u00a0 In this series, we focus heavily on the managerial aspects of program \/ project management.\u00a0 This post addresses the starting point or initiation<\/b> of the<\/b> project<\/b>.\u00a0 This is a crucial challenge.<\/p>\n

In a recent consulting assignment, M&M <\/b><\/a>encountered a highly respected client using a phrase that is something like \u201cBuilding the right project in the right manner.\u201d\u00a0 While this is paraphrased, the notion is clear.\u00a0 But, what could they mean \u201cBuilding the right project<\/span>\u2026?\u201d\u00a0 Why would an organization devote time and investment money to building the wrong project?\u00a0 The answer typically resides in the Project Initiation process.\u00a0 Inadequate attention and alignment regarding such items as the project objectives and scope of work [also known as the Project Scope Statement] can lead to a misguided start (and sadly sometimes, finish) of the wrong project.\u00a0 Project Initiation is the essential foundation.<\/p>\n

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Authoritative information and guidance regarding project management comes from many sources.\u00a0 A few that may be obvious include:<\/p>\n