Artifacts #
What this step produces.
Project Charter #
The document that formally launches the project: its purpose, objectives, key constraints and the manager's authority. It gives the project official standing.
Project Success Criteria #
Measurable conditions that show the project has succeeded, agreed with the sponsor. They give everyone the same definition of success.
Summary Milestone Schedule #
A high-level timetable of the main milestones and their target dates. It shows the project's overall rhythm before detailed planning.
Techniques #
Techniques used in this step.
Explained in this article: Expert Judgment · Charter Data Gathering · Charter Facilitation
