Create Project Vision

This process examines the project's business case and distills it into a clear Project Vision Statement that inspires the team and directs the work throughout the project. The Product Owner is identified during this step.

Key Points

  • Translate the business case into a concise, motivating Project Vision Statement.
  • Identify and confirm the Product Owner as the steward of the vision and customer value.
  • Clarify the value proposition, target users, desired outcomes, and success criteria at a high level.
  • Use the vision to guide backlog creation, prioritization, and trade-off decisions across the project.

Example

At project kickoff for a new mobile app, the sponsor and team review the business case and craft a one-paragraph vision: "Help customers open an account in under 5 minutes from any device to increase conversions by 20% within 2 quarters." They then appoint Jordan as the Product Owner to champion the vision and lead backlog prioritization.

PMP Example Question

Which activity best represents the Create Project Vision process in an agile project?

  1. Building the sprint burndown chart.
  2. Reviewing the business case to craft a Project Vision Statement and naming the Product Owner.
  3. Estimating user stories using planning poker.
  4. Conducting a release retrospective to capture lessons learned.

Correct Answer: B — Reviewing the business case to create the vision and identify the Product Owner

Explanation: Create Project Vision focuses on turning the business case into a guiding vision and assigning the Product Owner to own and communicate that vision.

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