Author: Eric Morkovich

Goals of a project

Project Goal Statement

A Project Goal Statement is a clear picture view of what is to be accomplished by the project. It is a formal document to be created at the Initiation Phases showing the project context, including the project purpose, the quality focus, and the viewpoint. The project goal statement document should clearly and unambiguously point at the benefits that the sponsoring organization will gain in case the project will be successfully completed.

statement of project vision

Project Vision Statement

A Project Vision Statement is an idealistic view of the desired outcomes to be produced for the business after successful project completion. It is a vivid description of what the business will be like to inspire the project beneficiaries to initiate the project. The vision statement document is an attempt to visualize the project results at the initiation phase in order to focus the business on those benefits it will gain after the project accomplishment.

communications plan

Project Communications Management Plan

In general, a project communications management plan is a formal document that identifies how communications will occur within a project and how they will be managed. In this Project Communications...

The Concept of Feasibility Study in Project Planning

The Concept of Feasibility Study in Project Planning

Feasibility study is one of the basic concepts of successful project planning. It is used to determine whether a given project is appropriate for further development and delivery. In other words, project feasibility studies enable you to assess whether or not the ideas and findings behind your product or service can be shaped to be relevant, cost-effective and sustainable.

Looking for acternatives to the project

Project Alternatives

Regardless of the chosen approach and management strategies for implementing a project, there are always some alternative ways to implement the project using the same resource base and meeting the same business need. Such ways are called “project alternatives“. In the Initiation Phase, the identification and management of project alternatives will provide options for completing the project, while addressing the original business problem and delivering the expected business benefits.