Below are some questions to explore while you’re in discovery.
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- What is its purpose?
- What outcomes do you want?
- What resources do you have to take on this project?
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your resources?
- Define the Scope
You might hear an experienced project manager say, “If it’s not in the scope, it’s
not in the project.”
Every project needs a locked-down list of all the facets, assets, features,
deliverables, and other details associated with the project. Once it’s locked
down, you cannot add to it. For example, if you’re building a house, the scope
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many windows there will be, how many stairs, light switches, and so forth.
Projects need a clear scope before you begin so no one tries to add anything
that’s outside the scope once you’ve started. Adding to a project’s scope after it
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adding tasks to a project, it might cease to become a project—it might just
become ongoing work.
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conversations between the client and potential lead or manager of the project.
- Hold a Kickoff Meeting
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This meeting sets the tone for the work ahead and makes sure everyone on the
team has clear information about what they’ll be doing and why.
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page, you want to be sure you have a clear grasp of the project and scope so that
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