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Also considered preplanning or scoping, the project is conceived, its scope is defined, and a preliminary budget is drafted during the initiating process. The powers that be—that is, the customer, executive, or other project sponsor paying for the project—agree to the project objectives and requirements.

The initiating stage is also the stage when a project manager is assigned, the business case for the project is outlined, and any other stakeholders and their expectations are identified.