Abstract
This paper reports the results of an empirical investigation of project management practice during the initiation/concept phase. The authors conducted a survey of the use of project management tools and techniques by practitioners. The results show that participation in the initiation phase is an important part of project management practice. Results also show that project management practice during the initiation phase is quite specific. The authors also conclude that in order to fully understand the nature of initiation activities, it is necessary to make a distinction between the project initiation phase and the initiation process that can be repeated in each phase throughout the project life cycle.
