BUS530Unit3WordProjectCharterTemplate.doc

Project

Project Name

Created By

Your Name

Date

Creation Date

Phone

Your Phone Number

Email

Your Email

Mission

Instructions:

· You may also want to replace the Key Consulting logo with the project’s logo.

· Not all the sections listed here may be needed on a particular project. There may also be items you need to include that are not included here.

· Many of these items listed will be visited in more detail when you start planning. The objective of the charter is to document the information as it is known at the beginning of the project – not to get into the planning itself.

· Delete the blue instruction text as you move through the form.

· The mission, or goal, for the project should be documented in this row. What is the project ?

Objectives

Why is it important to achieve the project mission? What do you hope to achieve by executing the project?

Deliverables

What will the project actually produce? These should be measurable items.

Stakeholders

Who will be on the team? Who is the project sponsor? What other stakeholders have already been identified? Include contact information if possible.

Roles and Responsibilities

Are there some roles/responsibilities that need to be clarified now before the detailed planning begins? Are you clear on your responsibilities as the project manager?

High-Level Work Breakdown Structure

How will the project being structured at a high-level? WBS is similar to an outline of a project. High-level WBS divides project scope into manageable chunks that a project team can understand.

Project Milestone

List a reference point that marks a major event in a project

In-scope and out of scope

Define the boundaries of a project. Document what will and will not be included in this project.

Assumptions

What high-level assumptions have already been made about the project?

Communications

What will be the main channels of communications? Do you anticipate any communication problems that should be clarified here? How often will the team meet?

Risks

What are main high-level risks that have already been identified?

Documentation

Where will project documentation be kept? How will it be kept up-to-date?

Boundaries

Are there specific items that are NOT within the scope of the project?

Budget

Include the total amount of money that is allocated for the project to use.