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Chapter 13

1.1 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

Clear responsibilities Lines of authority for decision making

Facilitates responsibility accounting

Detailed schedules Clear path

Improved efficiency

Targets and measures Clear control points

Early identification of problems

Exit plans More efficient handover

Easier exit for the project team

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