Chapter 3: Pre-Project Initiation

This chapter will help you learn about how projects are defined based on different organizational structures, as well as various project selection techniques that are used to charter a project. This chapter will also cover the vital stakeholders assumed to be working with you on your projects and what your role is as the project manager. This information is essential so that you understand how a project manager can begin a project effectively based on the circumstances of the organization and the leadership abilities of the project manager.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

• Defining a project
• Understanding organizational structures
• Key stakeholders (PMO, CCB, and sponsor)
• The role of the project manager

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Reference

Project Management Institute, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc...