DECISION LOG
Project: National Stadium & Digital Ticketing Platform
Prepared by: Alex – Project Manager
Version: 1.0
Date: September 2028
Purpose
The Decision Log ensures that important project decisions are documented, traceable, and transparent to stakeholders.
It supports governance oversight and allows future teams to understand the context behind critical project actions.
Decision Log Entries
Decision ID | Date | Decision Description | Decision Authority | Rationale | Impact |
DL-01 | 10 Sept 2025 | Initiate Business Case development for national stadium project | Ministry Steering Committee | Tournament hosting opportunity created strategic need | Triggered project evaluation |
DL-02 | 25 Nov 2025 | Approve Project Charter and formally authorize project | Ministry Steering Committee | Business case demonstrated economic and strategic value | Project officially initiated |
DL-03 | 05 Jan 2026 | Adopt hybrid project delivery approach | Project Manager with Sponsor approval | Construction predictable; ticketing platform requires agile development | Established hybrid governance structure |
DL-04 | 18 Mar 2026 | Approve scope baseline and WBS structure | Steering Committee | Scope definition and decomposition completed | Enabled cost and schedule estimation |
DL-05 | 22 May 2026 | Approve stadium construction vendor contract | Procurement Authority | Competitive bid evaluation completed | Construction execution authorized |
DL-06 | 30 Jun 2026 | Approve ticketing platform vendor contract | Procurement Authority | Vendor demonstrated strongest technical capability | Agile development began |
DL-07 | 14 Aug 2028 | Escalate design change request regarding VIP seating | Project Manager to Steering Committee | Design authority rests with engineering contractor | Triggered formal change request review |
DL-08 | 02 Sept 2028 | Integrate gate testing sprint with construction milestone | Project Manager | Integration between digital platform and stadium infrastructure required | Adjusted sprint planning |
DL-09 | 10 Apr 2029 | Approve contingency reserve usage for steel price increase | Steering Committee | Commodity price volatility risk materialized | Maintained construction progress |
DL-10 | 15 Mar 2030 | Approve operational handover plan | Steering Committee | Construction and platform integration testing completed | Enabled transition to operations |
Decision Governance
The following authorities may make decisions recorded in the log:
Decision Type | Authority |
Strategic decisions | Ministry Steering Committee |
Budget and scope changes | Change Control Board |
Operational project decisions | Project Manager |
Procurement contract decisions | Procurement Authority |
Usage
The Decision Log is updated when:
- major governance decisions occur
- baseline approvals are granted
- significant project trade-offs are made
- escalation outcomes are determined
The log is reviewed during governance meetings to ensure alignment and transparency.
