Stage 1 - Justification

• Stage 1
  Justification
• Stage 2
  Initiation
• Stage 3
  Planning
• Stage 4
  Execution
• Stage 5
  Close-Out

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Purpose

Justify investment in a solution that addresses a business problem or opportunity by demonstrating that it is the best option, represents a strategic priority and will deliver benefits that outweigh the cost of developing and operating the solution over its expected lifetime.

Key Activities

• Identify and analyze stakeholders
• Analyze options
• Define solution scope, schedule and cost estimate
• Assess risk and complexity
• Estimate Stage 2 schedule
• Initiate PCRA
• Identify and define benefits
• Confirm capabilities
• Harvest lessons learned
• Perform change assessments
• Develop Change Management Strategy

Gate Deliverables

• Business Case
• Privacy Checklist (draft) (DOCX, 352 KB)
• PCRA (Prelim) (XLSM, 624 KB)
• Schedule (stage 2)
• Costing Tool
• FMA Attestation

(If you have any questions regarding financial management, please contact your financial management advisor (XLSX, 38 KB)

Gate Decision

• Approved to move to Stage 2 – Initiation, Approved with Conditions or Not Approved

Governance

• Major Projects and Investments Board (MPIB)