Recognizing that project initiation involves defining a new project or a new phase of a progressing project, the PMBOK Guide (PMI, 2017) emphasized the Initiating Process Group comprises two main activities, namely, Develop Project Charter and Identify Stakeholders.

Choose from the following Tools & Techniques related to developing a project charter or identify stakeholders to discuss.

• Expert Judgment
• Data Gathering
• Data Analysis
• Data Representation
• Interpersonal and team skills
• Meetings

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