Initiate
Initiate Phase
During the Initiate Phase the general business need is documented and acceptable solution alternative(s) are provided to the Business Owner which address the business need, optimize integration with external systems, and ensure sound investment decisions. The Business Owner develops and documents the Business Case and alternative solutions with assistance from the Enterprise Architecture Team, Navigator, Subject Matter Experts, and the Governance Review Team (GRT). Representatives from Security, Privacy and Accessibility must be consulted by the project in the Initiate phase, and Security Authorization process begins. 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 Need and Analysis of Alternatives have been documented in the Business Case Form (XLSX)
- An approved solution has been selected by the Business Owner
- A Lifecycle ID number has been issued.
For inquires about the Target Life Cycle, please contact CMS IT Governance at [email protected].
| Helpful Links |
| CIO Policies CMS CIO policy documents include policies, technical standards, and directives that encompass topics related to information technology and information security and privacy. |
| Downloads |
| TLC Initiate Phase (PPTX) |
| Business Case Form (XLSX) Note: This is a template for the Business Case and can be used to begin gather information. However, the actual Business Case for your project must be completed in EASi. |
| CMS TLC Guidance Document (PDF) (DOCX) |