Project inception is a phase that examines the feasibility of the project. Further during this phase, we create a preliminary project plan and we do project scoping while at the same time we create the initial list of requirements. In Scrum this phase is known as pregame. The main inception process goals are:
- Project idea feasibility study
- Developing project strategy and vision
- Project scope definition and initial release planning
- Team Formation
- Etc
So the main objectives of this module is to develop concepts like idea testing, idea formulation, scope management, project initiation, etc.
Learning objectives
The learning objectives for the trainees in this module are the following:
- Το develop on idea testing and formulation
- To perform project environment and stakeholder analysis
- To develop the project vision and project strategy
- To develop the initial project blueprint
- To develop the initial set pf project requirements using user stories
- To formulate the project team
Knowledge domain
Project management, idea testing, idea formulation, project initiation, project inception, scope management
Unit 1.1: Project environment and stakeholder analysis
Unit 1.2: Formulating and assessing project ideas – Feasibility assessment
Unit 1.3: Developing the initial project product backlog
Assessment for Project Inception (Planning)
Assignment: Use Trello tool for creating a product backlog