Project Proposal for PMI Standards Program

Project Management Institute Standards Program

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Fax: +610.356.4647. E-mail: standards@pmi.org

Proposed Project Title: Date:

Name(s) of Proposer: Telephone:
Company or Organization: Facsimile:
Mailing Address: E-Mail Address:
City: State/Province: Postal Code:
Country:

Part 1.
A. Please describe the project you wish to see undertaken by the PMI Standards Program.

B. What will it include and what will it exclude?

C. Describe the key value attributes of the project proposal.

D. Briefly state purpose, scope, and deliverables.

Part 2.
A. Please identify the intended audience for this standard.

Part 3.
A. Please describe why the results will have value to PMI members and/or the project
management profession.

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B. What is the business justification?

C. Is there a genuine need for this standard product?

Part 4.
A. Are you aware of any current information on this topic?

B. Are you aware of any published academic or market research information?

C. Are there any other organization developing this type of standard product?

What has led you to submit this proposal? Please select from the following:

Do you have a need in your own organization?

Does the need extend broadly to other organizations or sectors?
Have you conferred with others about the need for this project?
Do you have a personal interest in the topic?
Other? Please explain.

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