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Because projects vary greatly in size, methodology, criticality, and stakeholders, there are several ways you can compile and document the initial project information.  \nThe templates in this section document high-level information that is later elaborated in project plans and project documents. Templates that are commonly used to document the initial project information include  \n• Project proposal  \n• Business case  \n• Project startup canvas  \n• Vision statement  \n• Project charter  \n• Project brief  \n• Project roadmap  \nThe project proposal, business case, and project startup canvas are usually developed prior to a project being formally approved. They have information that helps relevant stakeholders determine if the need for and benefits of the project justify the investment of time, budget, and resources. These templates maybe developed by a project sponsor because the project has not yet been approved and a project manager has not been identified.  \nThe vision statement, project charter, and project brief templates are typically completed once a project has been approved. They provide a high-level view of the project. They may be developed by the project sponsor, the project manager, or by both of them working together.  \nA project roadmap takes information from the previous documents and creates a summary level graphic display of information. It is developed by the project manager.  \nMost projects are good with using two or three of these templates to get the project started. Much of the information in these templates is found in multiple templates. Therefore, you should determine the best template for your project and then tailor it to meet the needs of your project by editing, combining, or revising the template.  \nProject startup templates are usually developed once, before, or shortly after the project is authorized. They provide information on the business environment, justification for the project, financial expectations, and high-level information about the project. If there is a significant change in the environment or the project, the need for the project may be revisited and these documents may be updated.  \n2 Starting the Project  \n1.1 PROJECT PROPOSAL  \nThe project proposal is a proposition that describes an opportunity, a solution to a problem, or an approach for undertaking a mandatory project. Ideally, it is no more than one or two pages. A project proposal provides information about the environment, why a project is needed, and presents the proposed response and approach for the project. It is used to provide high-level information so decision makers can determine if the project should be undertaken.  \nTypical information includes  \n• Executive summary  \n• Project background  \n• Solutions and approach  \n• Financial information  \n• Resource requirements  \n• Conclusion  \nIt may provide information to  \n• Business plan  \n• Project startup canvas  \n• Project charter  \n• Project brief  \n• Project roadmap  \nIt is developed once, and then only changed if there are significant changes in the market, the environment, or the need.  \nTailoring Tips  \nConsider the following tips to help tailor the project brief to meet your needs:  \n• For new product development projects, you can combine the vision statement with the project proposal.  \n• For smaller projects, the project proposal and business case may be combined.  \n• If there is relevant research or studies, this information can be included in an appendix.  \nFor hybrid projects, you may include information on methodologies that will be used to deliver effectively.  \nAlignment  \nThe project brief should be aligned and consistent with the following documents:  \n• Business case  \n• Vision statement  \n• Project startup canvas  \n• Project charter  \n• Project brief  \n• Project roadmap  \nStarting the Project 3  \nDescription  \nYou can use t","cbCaik8QEDwilZuB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaik8QEDwilZuB","pdf",724003,26,"English","# Starting the Project\n## Overview of project startup templates\n## 1.1 Project proposal\n## Tailoring tips\n## Alignment\n## Table 1.1 Elements of a Project Proposal\n## 1.2 Business case","[{\"question\":\"What is the role of initial project information when starting a project?\",\"answer\":\"Starting a project off right requires compiling and documenting initial high-level information. 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