Develop Project Charter

Inputs Tools and Techniques Outputs
  • Statement of Work
  • Business Case
  • Agreements
  • Enterprise Environmental Factors
  • Organizational Process Assets
  • Expert Judgment
  • Facilitation Techniques
  • Project Charter
  • Assumption Log
  • Constraints
  • Project Selection Criteria
  • Project Management Plan

Details:

Project Statement of Work: Provides a high-level description of the project objectives, deliverables, and constraints.

Business Case: Outlines the reasons for undertaking the project, including expected benefits, costs, and potential risks.

Agreements: Contracts or agreements related to the project, specifying important constraints or requirements.

Enterprise Environmental Factors: Organizational culture, structure, governance frameworks, industry standards, and regulations that influence the project.

Organizational Process Assets: Policies, templates, and historical project information available within the organization.

Expert Judgment: Consultation with individuals or groups with specialized knowledge to ensure the project charter aligns with goals.

Facilitation Techniques: Techniques such as brainstorming or workshops to gather input and reach consensus among stakeholders.

Project Charter: A document detailing project objectives, scope, constraints, milestones, and high-level risks. It authorizes the project manager to utilize organizational resources.

Assumption Log: Records assumptions made during the project charter development that are believed to be true but unverified.

Constraints: Restrictions impacting project execution, such as budget limitations, resource availability, or regulations.

Project Selection Criteria: Criteria used to evaluate and select projects, including strategic alignment, financial feasibility, and risk factors.

Project Management Plan: Derived from the project charter and developed in subsequent planning processes.