Abbott Project Management Playbook

• 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? • Does the business case still make sense?

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