FAMILY OF CONCEPTS - Structural Partition of Initiative
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InitiativeAn Initiative is any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted under the responsibility of a Steering Authority. Initiatives range from single project to long term initiatives (Enduring Initiative) such as Enterprises. Initiatives are sychronized over time using Initiative Milestones. |
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DISJOINT SUBTYPES of 'Initiative'
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Enduring Initiative |
An Enduring Initiative is a long term Initiative which involves roadmapping and governance. Enterprises and their Management Systems are typical Enduring Initiatives. 1. Enduring Initiatives are purpose-oriented. 2. Enduring Initiatives are change management systems: they have objectives regarding the purposes they pursue, maintain and develop. 3. Enduring Initiatives are measured to ensure they meet their Goals. 4. Enduring Initiatives are organized according to subsidiary levels, ensuring autonomy and ownership at each level of delegation while providing responsibility and accountability in achieving common goals. 5. Enduring Initiatives are under the control of an associed Governing Team. 6.Governing Teams have instruments used to carry out governance: responsibility assignment, assessments, workflow, decision records, incident records. |
Initiative Stage |
An Initiative Stage is a past, current or future state of an Enduring Initiative. The set of all Initiative Stages of an Enduring Initiative defines its Roadmap. |
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Time-bound Initiative |
A Time-bound Initiative is an Initiative that has a clearly defined start and end date, with specific objectives to be achieved within that timeframe. These initiatives are characterized by their limited duration, focus on achieving particular outcomes within the set period. Example: project. |