This video gets you to the meat of this section.
It introduces you to the basics of Project Definition.

It will set you up for the next ten units of this course.
It describes the components of your project definition.
It's these we'll look at in detail over the coming weeks.

We've also included a one-page Project Definition template that goes with the video.

Does your Project have a Firm Foundation from Day 1?

How to Define Your Project to Create the Platform for the Success You Want

This video sets out the essential elements of your project definition. Without these in place, you cannot start to plan your project with any confidence.

What you will learn in this video

Many people are intimidated by the thought of starting a Project from scratch... and maybe you feel the same way.

Other people dive straight in, with little or no thought... and pay the price later, when their Project fails.

You will be successful in your Project Management when you learn how to define it clearly from the outset.
In this video, I will show you the ten essential components of a robust project definition.
And none of them are hard to do!

Clarity on Your Goals and Objectives
So you can be sure that your Project will deliver what your clients, customers, and bosses want.

Precision in Defining In and Out of Scope
Because 'Scope Creep' is a common killer of Projects. This is your best way to avoid it.

A Tried and Tested Recipe
Copy Mike's recipe for defining your Project, so you get a solid foundation to make your nest Project a success.

Mike's Easy Definition One-page Template
See how I build up my one-page template to create an easy and robust project definition.

You can see and download a copy of that template below.