PDC Initiation Practice Test

Evaluating strategic alignment in initiation means checking that a proposed project directly supports the organization’s strategy, delivers meaningful customer value, and advances the prioritized outcomes the organization has identified. This is best assessed with a structured approach, often a business case that includes a scoring model to rate how well the initiative aligns with strategic themes and benefits, and to compare it with other opportunities. This approach translates strategy into concrete criteria—strategic fit, customer value, and expected outcomes—weighted alongside costs and risks, so decisions are objective and comparable. Relying solely on return on investment misses whether the project advances strategic goals; evaluating only technical feasibility ignores whether it actually supports strategic priorities; and depending only on the sponsor’s judgment introduces bias and lacks formal measurement. Using scoring and structured analysis ensures initiation gates focus on initiatives that genuinely align with strategy and deliver measurable value.