IGOE - TPPI - Definition - Purpose

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Purpose of the Definition phase
To describe the attributes of a process within the scope of the process review initiative. This includes confirming the scope and documenting the process in order to state the case for analysing the process.

Purpose of sub-processes in Definition phase
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 * 1) Confirm Scope and define boundaries = To ensure that the scope for the process improvement initiative is clearly defined and agreed for what is in scope and what is out of scope.
 * 2) Document the process context = To document the ‘As-Is’ state of the current process to establish a baseline.
 * 3) Document findings = To use the current process models to guide the identification of issues and opportunities within the ‘As-Is’ process models
 * 4) Recommend Analysis of the processes = To consolidate the findings from the Definition phase and to present the Process Analysis Report for endorsement and approval to proceed to the next stage.