Project Charter Checklist

Project Charter Checklist

Project Overview

• Define the project title.

• Provide a brief project description or summary.

• Identify the project sponsor and key stakeholders.

Project Objectives

• Clearly state the specific and measurable objectives.

• Ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  

Project Scope

• Define the boundaries of the project (inclusions and exclusions).

• Outline the key deliverables.

Project Justification

• Explain the business need or problem the project addresses.

• Highlight the expected benefits or value the project will deliver.
  

Project Stakeholders

• List all key stakeholders (sponsor, project manager, team members, clients).

• Define roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder.
  

Project Timeline

• Provide a high-level project schedule, including key milestones.

• Define the project start and end dates.
  

Project Budget

• Provide a rough estimate of the project’s financial resources.

• Outline major cost categories (resources, materials, etc.).
  

Project Deliverables

• List the major deliverables or outputs of the project.

• Define criteria for the acceptance of deliverables.
  

Project Assumptions

• Document any assumptions made during planning (resource availability, technology readiness).

• Validate assumptions with stakeholders.
  

Project Constraints

• Identify limitations that may impact the project (budget, time, scope).

• Consider any external factors, like regulatory requirements.
  

Risks and Issues

• Highlight potential risks that could affect the project.

• Define initial risk mitigation strategies.
  

Success Criteria

• Establish measurable criteria for project success.

• Align criteria with project objectives and stakeholder expectations.
  

Project Team and Roles

• List the core project team members.

• Define the roles and responsibilities of each team member.
  

Project Governance

• Define the decision-making process and escalation path for issues.

• Identify key approval points (go/no-go decisions).
  

Communication Plan

• Outline how and when stakeholders will receive updates.

• Define the methods for sharing status reports, meetings, and updates.
  

Approval and Sign-Off

• Include space for formal approval signatures from the sponsor, stakeholders, and project manager.

• Obtain necessary sign-offs before proceeding to the next phase.
  

This checklist ensures that the project charter comprehensively captures all the essential details to formally authorize the project and provide a clear roadmap for the team and stakeholders.

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