Planning Gate
The Planning Phase begins when the project has been formally approved and funded, and the Project Charter is approved. This phase requires study and analysis, and culminates in the full Project Management Plan, which may lead to system development activities.
The Planning Phase Stage Gate Review considers three deliverables and whether they justify proceeding to the Requirements Phase:
- Business Case
- Project Management Plan
- Project Assurance Plan
Project Management Plan Template
Project Management Plan Practices Guide