Project Initiation ChecklistProject Name:Project Manager:Project Sponsor: Project Customer:Core Team Members:Start Date: End Date:Effort (in Hrs): Budget (in Dollars): $

BackgroundBackground of the project: [Replace this text with a brief description of

the project background. Identify the source of the project request.]

ObjectivesHave project objectives been defined and are they clear?

[Replace this text with your project objectives.]

Business Case (if Required)What is the Business Case document name?

[Replace this text with the Business Case document file name]

Who approved the Business Case? [Replace this text with the name of the person who approved the Business Case]

Will the project involve a tender? [Replace this text with a brief description]

Will the project involve an IT systems implementation/technology component?

[Replace this text with a brief description]

ScopeWhat is the Scope document name?

[Replace this text with the Scope document file name-Proposed]

Who approved the Scope document?

[Replace this text with the name of the person who approved the Scope Document]

Risk & IssuesHas an “Initial Risk Assessment” been completed?

[Replace this text with the name of the Risk Assessment document.]

Are there any identifiable issues? [Replace this text with a list description of any issues that will need to be addressed prior to or during the project]

ConstraintHas the Project Budget been approved?

[Replace this text with the dollar amount of the Project Budget.]

Have the milestones been identified?

[Replace this text with a Identified Milestones list]

Have the core resources been identified?

[Replace this text with a core Resources list]

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General Observations

[Replace this text with information regarding the overall readiness of project initiation. This must be filled-in by the Facilitator.]

Actions

ID Action Item Assigned To Due By[mm/dd/yyyy][mm/dd/yyyy][mm/dd/yyyy]

Comments

[Replace this text with comments.]

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