

Each Project Initiation Template helps to assess whether there is sufficient justification to proceed with the project, establishes a sound management basis for the project and creates a detailed plan for as much of the project as management are in a position to authorise. The management product created by these Project Initiation Templates is the project initiation document, the baseline against which progress and success will be measured.
VIEW THE BUSINESS CASE TEMPLATE
The Business Case describes how to justify the initiation of a project. This includes a description of the business problem or opportunity, a list of the possible solutions, their associated costs / benefits and a recommended solution for approval. The Business Case should cover five key aspects: strategic fit, options appraisal, commercial aspects, affordability and achievability.
VIEW FEASIBILITY STUDY TEMPLATE
A Feasibility Study is a document which identifies each of the solution options available and rates the likelihood of each option achieving the desired result. It includes:
VIEW THE PROJECT CHARTER TEMPLATE
The Project Charter (also known as the Terms of Reference) describes the purpose of the project, the way the project will be structured and how it will be successfully implemented. It should include Project Vision, Objectives, Scope, Deliverables, Stakeholders, Roles, Responsibilities and Implementation Plans.
VIEW THE JOB DESCRIPTION TEMPLATE
The Job Description describes a particular role and responsibilities within the project as well as the skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively. Although it has been completed for a Project Management role, you can use this template to write a Job Description for any role within an organisation.
VIEW THE STAGE GATE REVIEW (INITIATION)
The Project Review Form is completed at the end of the Initiation project phase to tell the sponsor whether the project has achieved its objectives to date.
Project Phase reviews are conducted at the end of the Initiation, Planning and Execution phases within a project.