... used to initiate, plan, execute, and close a project to meet the performance objectives defined in the project management plan. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) ... understanding of the customer’s requirements, and the new product, service, or result that is intended to satisfy those requirements. The project charter, either directly, or by reference to other documents, ... process • The descriptions of the tools and techniques to be used for accomplishing those processes • How the selected processes will be used to manage the specific project, including the dependencies...