Does your project mandate have enough detail?

Submitted by Colin on Sun, 02/27/2011 - 21:34

One of the main reasons for the Starting up a Project process is that the project mandate often lacks essential information, hence the need to turn it into a Project Brief. Hey! Don't throw that cigarette packet away. It may be my new project mandate!

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Does your project mandate have enough detail?