Abbott Project Management Playbook

*Standardized toolkit available **Only for projects with Facilities, Utilities, Infrastructure (FUI) ≥$5MM Deliverables/Output/Next Steps Following completion of the above outlined Deliverables as part of Concept Phase, and successful completion of Capital Plan Gate Review, the next step of the project planning is completing the Preliminary Design Phase.

Useful Links:

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Cost Estimate Template

Basis of Design (BoD) Checklist

Project Execution Plan (PEP) Template Capital Plan Gate 2 Review Template

• IT Specific Templates (Business & Technology Services PMO Processes and Templates Library)

6.9 FEP P RELIMINARY D ESIGN P HASE AND RCE G ATE 3

Definition: What is the Preliminary Design Phase and RCE Gate?

The Preliminary Design Phase focuses on project execution planning and completion of the scope definition of the project. The RCE Gate is meant to approve the project progress and move to RCE Authorization and Detailed Design.

Elements/Process/Details

Ask your team these gate review questions:

Should the project still be funded?

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• Does the business case still make sense?

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