The Project Initiation Document, or PID, brings the full definition of the project into one controlled baseline. It becomes the reference point for governance, control and decision-making once delivery starts in earnest.
When to use this template
- Baseline the project before full delivery begins
- Document controls, tolerances and governance
- Provide the main project reference set
What it helps you capture
- Project details and approach
- Authority lines and reporting regime
- Management plans and controls
- Approved tolerances and baseline details
Who usually owns it
- Project Manager
- Project Board
- PMO
Practical use in an ICT project
Example: Project Initiation Document is useful on an ICT project where the team needs a controlled, repeatable way to manage this area of delivery without adding unnecessary bureaucracy.
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