In the project charter process, which three of the following are discussed during meetings held with stakeholders? (Choose three)

The project charter process formally authorizes a project and is a foundational step in the Initiating Process Group. During meetings with key stakeholders to develop the charter, the core focus is on defining the project's purpose, scope, and justification. This involves discussing and agreeing upon the measurable project objectives (what the project must achieve), the high-level deliverables (the key products, services, or results the project will produce), and the success criteria (the specific metrics used to judge the project's success). These three elements are intrinsically linked and form the basis for the project's authorization and subsequent detailed planning.

1. Project Management Institute. (2017). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) (6th ed.). Project Management Institute. Section 4.1.3.1, Project Charter. This section lists the contents of a project charter, explicitly including "Measurable project objectives and related success criteria" (covering options C and D) and "High-level project description, boundaries, and key deliverables" (covering option A).

2. Carnegie Mellon University. (n.d.). Project Management Guideline: Project Charter. Information Technology Services. Retrieved from a publicly available university guideline which outlines key sections of a charter, including "Project Goals/Objectives," "Success Criteria," and "Major Deliverables," reinforcing the importance of these elements in the chartering process.

3. Serrador, P. M., & Turner, J. R. (2015). The Relationship between Project Success and Project Efficiency. Project Management Journal, 46(1), 30–39. https://doi.org/10.1002/pmj.21468. This academic article discusses the importance of defining success criteria (Option D) and objectives (Option C) early in the project lifecycle to align stakeholder expectations and guide project execution, a process that begins with the charter.