One task in the Propose phase is to expand on the details of the project proposal. The first four fields: background, reasons, objectives and scope should be in the project proposal, but if not, or if incomplete, these must be completed here.
Project mandate
Project ID
Project name
Version no.
Date
Background
What is the current situation?
Project objectives
What is the project to achieve? What will be the major products?
Project scope
What is included in the project scope and what is excluded?
Business reasons
Reasons why the client needs the end product.
Constraints and assumptions
Any constraints, such as ease of use, expected grade and training of the users, specific resources to be used, etc.?
Options examined
What options were examined?
Selected option
Which was the selected option and why? Why were the other options rejected?
Estimated cost
Rough idea of the total cost.
Estimated schedule
Rough idea of the duration.
The user(s) and stakeholders
Who will be the users of the products? Who are the major stakeholders?
