Strategy Execution Playbook

Introduction

Strategy Execution Playbook

Box0.7 Project Charter

About

A project charter a is an excellent communication tool that provides a simple and common framework to launch a project and gain buy-in. It is the team’s blueprint for success. Project charters provide focus and direction for the team and help communicate the purpose to sponsors and stakeholders. • Aligns the team around a common vision of the project. • Serves as a roadmap for the team and a communication tool for the stakeholders. • To help the team understand and develop confidence in the scope and rationale for the strategic initiative as well as prepare the team for the kick-off.

Project Overview

Project Timeline

Merits

Project Communication Plan

Project Charter

Project Details

When to Apply

Tools to Use

• Project charter template (see Annex C.11, p. 438)

Project Resource Planning

Project Scope

Project Team Organization

Figure 0.8: Project Charter

a Source: PMI

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