performing the process

1. Obtain management sponsorship for performing the process.
2. Define and document the process description - The process description, which includes relevant standards and procedures, may be included as part of the plan for performing the process or may be included in the plan by reference.
3. Define and document the plan for performing the process - This plan may be a stand-alone document, embedded in a more comprehensive document, or distributed across multiple documents. In the case of the plan being distributed across multiple documents, ensure that a coherent picture is preserved of who does what. Documents may be hardcopy or softcopy.
4. Review the plan with relevant stakeholders and get their agreement - This includes reviewing that the planned process satisfies the applicable policies, plans, requirements, and standards to provide assurance to relevant stakeholders.
5. Revise the plan as necessary.