Checklist to be used when starting up a project
This checklist covers an array of initial processes and decisions that are critical to the success of the project over time.
Check all that apply.
| Check | Item | Comments / Details |
|---|---|---|
| Are customer's expectations set? | ||
| Are the project's stakeholders sufficiently represented by the Project Board? | ||
| Do role descriptions exist for each key appointment? | ||
| Do the Project Board members have sufficient authority, availability and credibility to direct the project? | ||
| Does the Project Mandate identify the prospective Project Executive? | ||
| Has a Daily Log been set up? | ||
| Has the initiation plan been approved? | ||
| Has the project approach been decided upon? | ||
| Has the Lessons Log been set up? | ||
| Have Lessons from previous similar projects been identified? | ||
| Has the Project Brief been produced? | ||
| Has the Project Product Description been produced? | ||
| Have Project Management team roles been allocated for the... | ||
| Executives? | ||
| Change Authority? | ||
| Project Assurance? | ||
| Project Support? | ||
| Senior Suppliers? | ||
| Senior Users? | ||
| Team Managers? | ||
| Have suitable management controls been decided upon? | ||
| Have those people appointed confirmed their acceptance? | ||
| Is the Project Brief to The Real Project Manager or your organization's standards? | ||
| Is there an outline Business Case? | ||
| Is there a stage plan for the initiation stage? | ||
| Was there a Project Mandate? | ||
See also our template Project Initiation Document