Project Initiation
The IT project initiation form, or project charter, serves a dual purpose. First, it is designed to formalize information about an initiative and to expedite gathering of the minimal information deemed necessary for an initial project approval. Second, is to encourage ideas that are not fully formed project proposals but are able to document enough information to gain approval to move forward with more detailed planning. Ideally all sections of the form would contain enough information for approval. However, where requested information is unknown, mark that section or component of a section, as unknown.
Please send questions and feedback about the use of this form to it-project-management@vt.edu.
Directions For Use
- Save a copy of the IT Project Initiation Form (MSWord | pdf).
- Following guidance in each section of the form complete the IT Project Initiation Form as thoroughly as possible.
- Obtain appropriate approvals and signatures.
- Store the signed initiation form with the other project management documentation in the project document repository.