1. Project
Charter

2. Project Charter Outline
provide decision makers with a compelling reason and supporting data to make an informed decision
Current Situation
Desired Situation
Statement of Need
Scope
Benefits
Costs
Justification
Organize for Success
Each of your projects should have a project charter.
A good format includes these 8 sections and we will look closer at each one.
This is the key tool for “selling up”. Don’t underestimate the power of passion.
You don’t need to over analyze at most companies.
Going with nice round numbers for the benefits and the costs should be fine.

3. Current Situation

4. Desired Situation

5. Statement of Need

6. Scope

7. Benefits

8. Costs

9. Justification

10. Organize for Success