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Week 2

Defining the Project: The


Project Charter

Primary Planning Activities

1.Identify what has to be done (scope)


2.Assign resources to tasks
3.Develop schedule of tasks
4.Evaluate the project plan

Defining the Project

Determine the real need

Define the end product/service

Determine the priorities for the project

Prepare the project charter

Determine the Priorities for


the Project
Scope

Lowest

Cost

Quality

Risk

Highest
Medium

Time

Stakeholder Analysis

Common Stakeholders

Project manager

Project team members

Customers

Suppliers

Managers

Regulators

The public/community

Sponsors

Owners

Power/Interest Grid
Power/Interest

Low Interest

High Interest

High Power

Keep satisfied

Manage
Closely

Low Power

Monitor
(Minimal
effort)

Keep informed

The Project Charter

Define the scope of the project and the


resources used to achieve project goals and
objectives.

Obtain approval to begin the project.

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