1. Develop a Project Governance Plan

As the new Project Manager, you are required to establish an effective governance framework for the project. Begin by reviewing the business and project documentation. If using the case study this will be all of the documentation contained in the Simulation Pack. Review the business's: Project Management Policy and Procedures Strategic Plan Project Charter Conduct internet-based research and analysis to determine which governance models could be appropriate for the project and how they should be applied in the context. Complete Section 1 of your Project Portfolio. In this section you will: Identify the project particulars including scope, timeline, resources and budget Identify and analyse project governance models that would be appropriate for the project. Determine how the company's policies and procedures define which project governance models would be appropriate for the project. Identify possible project risks Outline the knowledge management system that will be used to capture the progress, insights and experiences throughout the project and set this up at this stage. Determine what the expectations of the project's stakeholders are. What the project governance roles and responsibilities will be. You will need to negotiate these with the stakeholders during an upcoming meeting, so begin with the roles and responsibilities that you think would be appropriate and them modify them following the meeting. The resulting roles and responsibilities are to be clear and discrete. Describe how authority for project decision-making will be delegated Identify any differences between the organisation's functional authorities and the project's authorities Determine the project position descriptions, including their delegated authorities Attach the following evidence to your portfolio: Set up of knowledge management / project tracking system Project Management Policy and Procedures Strategic Plan Project Charter You will be presenting and negotiating your plan at a meeting with the project stakeholders.