This is when the individual project is initiated. The project is scoped; the project objectives and benefits are established; the end users identified, the project SWOT is identified; risk analysis is performed; project sponsor are identified; project funding is obtained; and a project plan is approved.
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Stage Scope : A business area (major subset of the University (enterprise) defined via business activities, business events, and/or entity types) or a pre-scoped BPR, Feasibility Study or IT development project.
Stage Input : A request to analyze an area of the business, to launch either a business process re-engineering project, a feasibility study or assessment or an information technology development project.
Stage Tasks :
A2.1 Set initial project objectives and scope.
A2.2 Refine project scope.
A2.3 Define project's benefits.
A2.4 Identify sources of business knowledge.
A2.5 Prepare preliminary project timeline.
A2.6 Determine preliminary project costs.
A2.7 Establish business user participation.
A2.8 Identify source of project funding/resources.
A2.9 Decide whether to continue with project.
A2.10 Prepare project plan.
A2.11 Create formal project plan document.
A2.12 Set analysis stage standards.
A2.13 Liaison with UCD control function groups.
Stage Output : Approval to launch a project of defined mission and scope.
D2.1 Information System Preliminary Requirements:
D2.2 Project Scope Document.
D2.3 Preliminary Project Plan:
D2.4 Next Stage Project Plans
D2.5 Needs Analysis Report.
D2.6 Decision As To Whether To Proceed With Project As Defined.
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