1. Initiation. The first phase of the project management life cycle is initiation. No plan can commence unless you know exactly what end goal you’re trying to achieve.

This phase of the project management life cycle focuses on breaking down a project into smaller tasks, assembling a team, and planning a timeline to complete the assignments.

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