If the context enabled initiation to be completed in just a few days, this might be a relatively trivial task.
On the other hand, initiating a large project can take several weeks or even months, and in these circumstances it is crucial to confirm that the stage was completed within tolerances and to assess how well the budget, schedule, risks and issues were controlled - as well as the Project Board’s overall level of confidence in the initiation products.
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