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Where can I find a template for a lite project charter?

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Ivan Vasiliev Process Expert Manager| JT International Russian Federation
Dear Colleagues, can someone share with me the template for a lite project charter?
I am interested in the one which is not so bulky and can be used for small projects with low risks and costs. Ideally it should look like 1-2 page Word file with place to answer basic project charter questions.
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Ivan -

Why not look at something like Roman Pichler's Product Canvas as a lightweight charter should fit on a single page?

Kiron
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1 reply by Ivan Vasiliev
Jun 11, 2020 5:14 PM
Ivan Vasiliev
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Thanks, Kiron! I will check his blog and read more about Canvas.
Haven't heard about Roman Pichler. Guess, this way I am showing that I'm a novice in this topic maybe)))
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Soha Karjawally Software development manager / Program Manager| Phoenix - USA Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Hello Ivan, I can share a template with you and you simply delete what you don't need. However, don't know how to attach a file :)
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Thomas Walenta Global Project Economy Expert Hackenheim, Germany
Hi Ivan,
google project canvas, there are several available.
The idea is to have 1 sheet of paper. I have seen it used with project novices.

A simple structure is from PMIEF's free resources for 10-14 year old, 7 simple questions to answer.
The purpose of a charter is to give you a understanding of what the project is and to give you authorization to do the project. It does not replace planning.

What is the project about?
What is the goal of the project?
What is in the scope of the project (e.g., what are we doing?)
Major milestones (big points of progress)
Why you are doing the project?
Benefits of doing the project?
Sponsor Approval for the Project
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Ivan Vasiliev Process Expert Manager| JT International Russian Federation
Jun 11, 2020 3:40 PM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Ivan -

Why not look at something like Roman Pichler's Product Canvas as a lightweight charter should fit on a single page?

Kiron
Thanks, Kiron! I will check his blog and read more about Canvas.
Haven't heard about Roman Pichler. Guess, this way I am showing that I'm a novice in this topic maybe)))
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Soha Karjawally Software development manager / Program Manager| Phoenix - USA Montréal, Quebec, Canada
https://www.projectmanagement.com/delivera...harter-Template
I found this one.
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1 reply by Ivan Vasiliev
Jun 12, 2020 10:41 AM
Ivan Vasiliev
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Appreciated, Soha!
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Sergio Luis Conte Helping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based Organizations Buenos Aires, Argentina
In our case we consider the project charter as the contract signed by all people needed to create the desire solution to gain commitment. Is no more than 2 pages in extension.
Here is what we use for all the projects:
1-Project Overview
1.1. Executive Brief.
1.2. Current State (As-is)
1.3. Future State (To-be. Reach because the solution)
1.4. Alternatives
1.5. Change targets and Functions impacted.
2. Scope Statement (work to be done)
2.1. In Scope
2.2. Out of Scope
2.3. Project Assumptions
2.4. Project Constraints
2.5. Project High-Level Risks
2.6. Client Acceptance Criteria for the Solution to be Created.
4. Project Success Criteria.
5. Project Timeline
6. Project Governance
7. Project Organization Chart.
8. Project Deliverable Approach.
9. Project Resource Workload.
10. Project Financials.
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1 reply by Ivan Vasiliev
Jun 12, 2020 10:34 AM
Ivan Vasiliev
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Thanks, Sergio Luis!
Short but comprehensive
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Ivan Vasiliev Process Expert Manager| JT International Russian Federation
Jun 12, 2020 9:01 AM
Replying to Sergio Luis Conte
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In our case we consider the project charter as the contract signed by all people needed to create the desire solution to gain commitment. Is no more than 2 pages in extension.
Here is what we use for all the projects:
1-Project Overview
1.1. Executive Brief.
1.2. Current State (As-is)
1.3. Future State (To-be. Reach because the solution)
1.4. Alternatives
1.5. Change targets and Functions impacted.
2. Scope Statement (work to be done)
2.1. In Scope
2.2. Out of Scope
2.3. Project Assumptions
2.4. Project Constraints
2.5. Project High-Level Risks
2.6. Client Acceptance Criteria for the Solution to be Created.
4. Project Success Criteria.
5. Project Timeline
6. Project Governance
7. Project Organization Chart.
8. Project Deliverable Approach.
9. Project Resource Workload.
10. Project Financials.
Thanks, Sergio Luis!
Short but comprehensive
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Ivan Vasiliev Process Expert Manager| JT International Russian Federation
Jun 11, 2020 5:58 PM
Replying to Soha Karjawally
Appreciated, Soha!
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Thomas Walenta Global Project Economy Expert Hackenheim, Germany
Here is nice example of using a project canvas
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antonioniet...3601947648-LnkT
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Ranjan Medagoda Ragama, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Thanks Ivan and Soha

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