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Develop Project Charter

Develop Project Charter is the process of developing a document that formally authorized the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities.

The key benefits of this process are that it provides a direct link between the project and the strategic objectives of the organization, creates a formal record of the project, and shows the organizational commitment to the project.

 

Depending on the project manager, company structure, PMO, and the complexity of the project the Project Charter will include different section which are uniquely tailored.

I often prefer a Project Chart that includes enough details to clearly communicates who, what, how, and when. Always keep in mind when working on projects for a business, the business wants to realize the return on investment as quickly as possible. Often I find people get consumed creating documentation, unnecessary meeting, and these things can delay a project.

A few sections to include.

  • General Project Information
  • Project Team
  • Stakeholders
  • Project Scope Statement: Purpose, Objectives, Deliverables, Scope, Milestones
  • Major Risk, Constraints, and Assumptions
  • Communication Strategy
  • Sign-Off: Executive Sponsor, Department Sponsor, Project Manager

 

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