Project Initiation

Master the critical first phase of project management. Learn to create project charters, identify stakeholders, conduct feasibility studies, and set your projects up for success from day one.

70-90 minutes of comprehensive content

8 in-depth lessons covering all aspects of project initiation

Lessons

Video Lesson

7 min

Lesson 1: Introduction to Project Initiation

Discover why project initiation is the foundation of success. Learn what happens when you skip it, and understand the key deliverables that will guide your entire project.

What You'll Learn:

• Why initiation matters and the cost of skipping it
• The Marketing Platform Disaster case study
• Key outputs: Project Charter and Stakeholder Register
• The cost-impact curve and why early decisions matter
• Best practices for setting projects up for success

10-12 min

Lesson 2: Developing the Project Charter - Part 1

Learn to write compelling business justifications, create SMART objectives, define requirements, and establish clear project boundaries.

10-12 min

Lesson 3: Developing the Project Charter - Part 2

Master the final components: high-level schedule, budget, stakeholders, risks, and formal approval process.

8-10 min

Lesson 4: Stakeholder Identification

Learn systematic techniques for identifying all project stakeholders, categorizing them, and avoiding the mistake of missing critical players.

10-12 min

Lesson 5: Stakeholder Analysis & the Power/Interest Grid

Master the Power/Interest Grid and develop tailored engagement strategies for each stakeholder based on their influence and interest level.

10-12 min

Lesson 6: Feasibility Studies

Explore the 5 types of feasibility analysis (technical, economic, operational, schedule, legal) with real-world examples and assessment frameworks.

8-10 min

Lesson 7: Assumptions, Constraints & Project Selection

Understand the difference between assumptions and constraints, learn project selection methods, and master scoring models for prioritization.

8-10 min

Lesson 8: Project Governance & Module Wrap-Up

Learn about governance structures, decision authority, sponsor roles, and recap everything you've learned about project initiation.