Project Definition

The project definition describes the purpose of the project and how it will be organised and managed. A Project Definition Report (PDR) should be produced, and signed up to by all the stakeholders. The PDR should include the following sections:

Goals & Objectives
Scope & Work Structure
Organisation
Management Processes & Systems
Key milestones and imperatives
Risks & Assumptions
Start-up Actions

A Project Definition Workshop with an independent facilitator is often used to complete the PDR and gain consensus of the sponsors and stakeholders.

"An undefined project cannot be managed...an unmanaged project usually fails!!"