^ [[5 Initiating Phase]] # 5.5  Phase Gate RfP (Ready for Planning) This is the **first phase gate**. A review and approval are recommended before the project can formally move to the next phase. The **Project Manager (PM) assesses whether the project is ready to commence the Planning Phase** and seeks **approval of the Business Case and Project Charter from the Project Steering Committee (PSC)**. ==If the Business Case or Project Charter is not approved, the project proceeds directly to the Closing Phase for Lessons Learned and archiving==. PM2 provides a **template Phase Exit Review Checklist** for each phase that can be used by the Project Manager (PM) **to guide the assessment**, alongside a **review of the phase’s specific goals**. ___ Spanish Guide: [[5.5 Puerta de Fase - LpP (Listo para Planificación)]] <-- [[5.4 Project Charter]] --> [[6 Planning Phase]]