Senior management or the executive team establishes the business case for doing a project with the intent of demonstrating why this project is critical to the organization. The resources that are needed to complete the project are also evaluated at this point. The available resources will help determine which project(s) can be undertaken. Below is an example of the initial step in a healthcare project selection process that is based on the business's goals and the complexity of the project. Depending on the organization, the complexity of the project and the impact on the business goals will vary.
