1. Construct a project charter. As a first step to initiating the project and based on your knowledge of project management processes, tools, and documentation, you need to be able to answer the following questions: What is the name of this project? Why are you undertaking this project? What are the objectives and constraints? Who are the key stakeholders? When does the project start and end? With the answers to these questions in mind, complete the project charter template1 for the project. 2. Determine the appropriate project life cycle. Once you have completed the project charter, you now have the foundation in place for the project. The next step should be guided by the following questions: What is the best method for taking on your project? How will your project unfold over time and how can you best manage that? What is the best way to structure your project? As a series of sequential, and possibly overlapping, phases? How do we go about these questions in the best possible way? Select and document the project life cycle that is appropriate for the project. 3. Identify project stakeholders and generate a stakeholder register. At this point of project initiation, it is