<PROJECT NAME> THEME STAKEHOLDERS BACKGROUND CURRENT CONDITION <date> <author> <version> THEME What are we trying to do? STAKEHOLDERS Customers – Identify all internal and external stakeholders. Team Members – BACKGROUND Background of the problem Context required for full understanding Importance of the problem CURRENT CONDITION Diagram of current situation (or process) Highlight problem(s) with storm bursts. What about the system is not IDEAL Extent of the problem(s) (i.e., measures) ANALYSIS List problem(s) Most likely direct (or root) cause Why why why why? TARGET CONDITION Diagram of the proposed new process Countermeasures noted as fluffy clouds Measurable targets (quantity, time) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN What will be the main actions and outcomes in the implementation process and in what sequence? What support and resources will be required? Who will be responsible for what, when, and how much? How will you measure effectiveness? When will progress be reviewed and by whom? Use a Gantt chart (or similar diagram) to display actions, steps, outcomes, timelines, and roles. METRICS/FOLLOW-UP Identify a follow-up item for each implementation plan item Describe how and when you will check Evaluate if the results are as anticipated. Action Owner J F M A S O N D