Project Definition 1. Define your IS project and determine what information systems and personnel will be necessary to meet needs and requirements. 2. Is this a startup or a business converting to or making significant changes to its business model and systems? Data 3. What types of data do you think you will be working with? Organizational Changes 4. How big a staff do you think will be needed and in what capacity? Will new people need to be hired and trained? Will existing staff need training? Initial Concerns 5. What initial security, ethical, or legal concerns might you have