The purpose of the 'Directing a Project' process in PRINCE2 is for the project board to exercise overall control over the project while delegating day-to-day management of the project stages to the Project Manager.
This process includes decision-making on project initiation and continuation, as well as providing overall guidance on policy and standards. References: PRINCE2Foundation Training Manual; PRINCE22017 Foundation handbook.

A minimum requirement for applying the quality theme in PRINCE2 is keeping a record of all planned quality management activities. This requirement ensures that there is clear documentation of what quality checks will occur, who will perform them, and how they will be executed, which is fundamental for maintaining control over quality assurance throughout the project. References: PRINCE2 Foundation Handbook, Quality Theme section.

Before the Starting up a Project process begins, corporate or programme management should provide sufficient information to identify the prospective Executive. The Executive is a key role within the project board, responsible for overall project direction and management. References: PRINCE2 Foundation Training Manual; PRINCE2 2017 Foundation handbook.