The project planning phase will encompass the actives required to translate the project goals identified in the Project Initiation phase into the actual tasks that must be performed to achieve those goals. Project Planning & Discovery – Typically 1 to 2 Days Obtain agreement from all stakeholders – All participants should agree on the project criteria established during the project initiation phase.Identify the change control process – Identify the process and participants that will be involved in approval of requested changes to the project.Identify Key Stakeholders – Identify the Harvest and client personnel who will manage the project and the best communication methods for each.

For example, hardware or personnel availability could delay the implementation plan. Identify initial risk – Identify any items or areas that may pose a risk to the success of the project.Quantify and articulate the vision for the project – Develop a concise written statement of the purpose of the project.The initiation phase will consist of one or more conversations between the Harvest project manager and key stakeholders and (possibly) management personnel from the client to accomplish the following objectives: This phase is essential to the success of the project as it establishes and communicates the goals, boundaries and measurements for the project.

The project initiation phase represents the beginning of the project implementation. Project Initiation – Typically 1 to 2 Hours

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