6 The proposal
Identify the need!
The gate prior to the initial investigation is the first decision point when resources are committed to working on the project; it is also the point at which the potential project is first formally recognized.
“One of the greatest pains to human nature is the pain of a new idea”
WALTER BAGEHOT, 1826–1877
Overview
The proposal describes the business need (i.e. it focuses on why you want a project) and, if known, what you want to do. You should document the proposal formally and have it reviewed by potential stakeholders prior to a go/no go decision for starting an initial investigation. The proposal document is used as the key deliverable at the initial investigation gate. ...
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