Charter Template
Charter Template
Charter Template
Project Purpose
Why is this project necessary?
Project Vision
What does success look like for this project?
Background
What is the history behind this project? Who has been involved in the past? Why is this project
necessary right now?
Project Milestones
What are the major chunks of work that must be done to complete this project? You can include
meetings where project findings must be presented as well ask tasks to be completed.
Examples of items to complete are below
Date:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Stakeholders
This goes beyond who will be on your team or who has requested the project. It is a list of
everyone who could be impacted by the project or who could influence the success of the
project. Provide background information about why the person or group cares and how they
might impact the project.
Name
Assumptions
What must be true for the project to be completed successfully on time and within budget?
Potential Problem
Likely Causes
Preventative or
Mitigating Actions
Project Team
Who will be involved in this project directly and indirectly.
Role
Responsibilities
Sponsor
Owner
Project
Manager
People to
consult
Name
Helpers
Approvers
Approval Requirements
Title, Dept
Timeline
Milestone / Task
Owner
Date