Project Charter

Bill Carmody explains the concept of a project charter, highlighting its role as an elevator pitch for project objectives, scope, and responsibilities. The charter is used to gain initial approval from stakeholders before delving into detailed project planning. He contrasts the project charter with the project plan, which is more comprehensive and includes goals, success metrics, and a full communications plan. The charter helps ensure stakeholder interest before investing time in a detailed plan, allowing for course corrections if necessary.

What is the primary purpose of a Project Charter?

• To assign specific tasks to team members

• To outline the project budget

• To get initial approval from stakeholders

• To provide a detailed project timeline

Which of the following is NOT included in a Project Charter?

• Project objectives

• Project scope

• Project timeline

• Project responsibilities

What additional elements does a Project Plan include compared to a Project Charter?

• Project responsibilities and initial approval

• High-level project overview

• Stakeholders and roles, success metrics, and budget

• Project objectives and scope

Why is it important to create a Project Charter before a Project Plan?

• To ensure stakeholder alignment and avoid unnecessary work

• To finalize the project budget

• To establish a detailed communication plan

• To assign tasks to team members

What should you do if stakeholders do not approve the initial Project Charter?

• Proceed with the Project Plan anyway

• Ignore their feedback and continue

• Course correct and create a revised Project Charter

• Cancel the project entirely