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Problem Statement
The problem captured in the form of a statement
Project Charter
A Project Charter is a living document outlining the issues, targets and framework ofa process improvement effort
Risk
Potential risks to successful project completion
Constraints
Limitations, restrictions or assumptions to the project
Stakeholders
People who have a vested interest in the project and what their requirements are
Scope
What is in and out of scope
Goal Statement
The target of the process measurement
Business Case
The business reason for doing the project
Project Team members, Steering committee, & Sponsor
Team
Timeline
When each project phase will be completed
What is a Project Charter?
A project charter is a statement of a project’s scope, objective, deliverables, benefits and participants.
The project charter serves as a point of reference for anyone within the business throughout the project.
The Project Charter :
• Provides the delineation of roles and responsibilities
• Outlines key project goals
• Identifies key stakeholders
• Defines the authority of the project manager
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