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6.1 The project initiation document (PID)

A Project Initiation Document is the master plan of a project and acts as
the guide throughout the project. It holds all the information needed to
start and deliver a project. It effectively pulls together the BCD and the
detailed project plans.

As well as the advantages from the BCD it will have more detailed content such as:

What it contains Benefits of having this

Lines of authority for decision making
Clear responsibilities
Facilitates responsibility accounting

Clear path
Detailed schedules
Improved efficiency

Clear control points
Targets and measures
Early identification of problems

More efficient handover
Exit plans
Easier exit for the project team

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