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How to Develop a Project Charter
by Harry Hall, PMP, PMI-‐RMP
projectriskcoach.com
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Unfortunately, many people think of the project charter as an administrative hoop they must jump through to get their project approved.
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The value of the charter process is engaging stakeholders, discussing the issues, resolving conflicts, and getting agreement as you initiate the project.
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The charter provides a pictureof where you are going, why youare going there, who will be impacted, top risks, and who isgoing to help you.
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The project sponsor should be theprimary author. The project managermay assist in the charter process, butthe ultimate voice should be the sponsor.
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The Project Charter should include…
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Project Sponsor Name & Authority
Project Manager Name & Authority
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Business Case
• Background information• Trends• Connection with the company’s strategy• Market demand• Consequences of not doing the project• Financial, operational, and customer benefits• Cost savings and avoidance• Legal requirements
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Business Problem Definition• What’s wrong?• Where are the recurring problems?• What’s the magnitude?
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SMART Goals
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Deliverables
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Constraints• Budget• Resources• Processes• Agreements• Product and project scope• Regulatory requirements
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Assumptions – a factor in the planning processconsidered to be true, real, or certain,without proof or demonstration.
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High-Level Risks
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Stakeholders – individuals,groups, or organizations who may affect or be affected bythe project.
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Project Team
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Approval Signature
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How to Develop a Project Charter
by Harry Hall, PMP, PMI-‐RMP
projectriskcoach.com
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