The Initiation Phase is about the "Statement of Requirements", the what, why and who!
Figure 2 Key Statement of Requirement questions
• What exactly is the project expected to deliver - and just as important - what does the project scope NOT include?
• Why is the project needed in the first instance - what are the strategic drivers - what are the priorities?
• Who is going to be responsible for the project? Who is going to deliver the project?
• Who are the stakeholders likely to be affected by the project?