Create the Project Charter - This document is an official, formal document that acknowledges and recognizes that a project exists. It is usually published by the project sponsor but can also be published by another upper-level manager. It is important that the charter is published by a senior-level manager because it gives more weight and authority to the document, and to you as the project manager, and it demonstrates management's commitment and support for the project. The charter contains several pieces of information about the project that are more in-depth than the project concept document but not as detailed as those found in the scope statement. As you can see, you have started at the 50,000-foot view with the project concept document, and now you are closing in a little tighter with the project charter by refining some of those elements even further. By the time you get to the project scope statement, you will know all the precise requirements of the project and what elements will be used to determine whether the project is successful at completion. Create the Scope Statement - the document addresses the broad goals, objectives and deliverables, including milestones (preliminary schedule) and provides broad estimates