During project initiation, the Agency plans how the authorized project is to be implemented. Planning begins by fleshing out what the project is to deliver and documenting the result in the PRD. The Agency then considers what approach to take to manage and carry out the work to implement the project, selects the project delivery method, assesses the type and size of resources needed for the
project, and documents these in the PMP. Planning concludes with establishing the selected project management organization through the assignment of Agency staff to the project and retaining of a Program Management Consultant (PMC) for the project management work where the Agency does not have staff resources with the necessary skill and experience.