1. First define the startup process group

The initial content of the project is defined in this start-up process. The project is also opened up for accounting purposes, its budget defined and a right to spend in hours or in purchases is given to the team concerned.

Internal and external stakeholders are identified and a project manager appointed, unless this has already been done in the final negotiation phase before handover to the implementation team.

The project charter is defined and circulated, and objectives are set and shared with stakeholders. A complete vision of the project's expectations is given, so that everyone knows what contribution they can make to provide all the contract deliverables.

During this phase, the project manager is given the authority, via a mission statement, to carry out the project, meet its objectives and allocate the resources...