A structured walk through the earliest moments of a project, when requests are vague and expectations are fluid. The episode explains how to capture intent, extract hidden assumptions, form an initial frame of scope, and convert scattered information into a clear starting point. It also covers how to avoid premature commitments that create trouble later.

Project Management in Practice Series

This episode is part of a structured series that organizes episodes into a coherent curriculum for practising project managers. It keeps each episode self-contained while allowing listeners to follow a logical progression from project initiation to delivery control. Each focuses on a concrete, practical aspect of day-to-day project delivery.