Initiate
Initiate Phase
During the Initiate Phase, the Business Owner documents the business need and provides acceptable solution alternative(s) that address the business need, ensuring sound investment decisions. The project team will then engage with subject matter experts on the Governance Review Team (GRT) to discuss the proposed solutions and various IT requirements including Security and Privacy, Technical Architecture, Section 508, and Investment Management. The diagram below illustrates the process flow:
Initiate Phase Process Flow
Key Objectives
- Clarify business needs
- Evaluate solution alternatives
- Establish initial TLC System Profile entry
Exit Criteria
- The Business Owner documents the Business Need and Analysis of Alternatives in the Business Case Form
- The Business Owner selects a solution approved by the GRT
- The IT Governance team issues a Lifecycle ID number.
For inquires about the Target Life Cycle, please contact CMS IT Governance at it_governance@cms.hhs.gov.
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| Sample Business Case This is a sample business case in EASi. The format and questions are the same as the ones you will encounter when you are prompted to submit a business case. This should be submitted after the IT Governance team has reviewed your intake. |
| CIO Policies CMS CIO policy documents include policies, technical standards, and directives that encompass topics related to information technology and information security and privacy. |
| TLC Initiate Phase (PPTX) |
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