Initiating

Initiating means getting the project authorized. It involves obtaining the organization’s commitment to the project as a whole. Alternately, initiating may involve getting the organization’s commitment that a particular project phase should be started.¹⁶

Typically, the sponsor, customer, or person providing the funds gives the authorization to begin a project or phase. So, in effect, initiating means getting the “green light” from the client to begin work.