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One-Page Project Charter
Before any project starts, write a one-page charter answering six core questions.
Goal
End fuzzy project starts by forcing the sponsor to answer in writing: scope, out-of-scope, stakeholders, completion criteria.
Steps
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One page. No more. Length here means fuzz.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
While writing, you uncover at least one scope gap that would have cost two weeks later.
Evidence base
School: Project Management / PMBOK
Founders: Project Management Institute (PMI) · Henry Gantt (1969)
The Project Charter is the first artifact in PMBOK's "Initiating" process group, used to set boundaries before any resource is spent.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "One-Page Project Charter" take?
This exercise takes about 45 minutes, practiced with another person in a Behavioral format.
When will I notice the effect of "One-Page Project Charter"?
While writing, you uncover at least one scope gap that would have cost two weeks later. In the short term: During the project, the charter resolves every "is this in scope?" debate.
Is "One-Page Project Charter" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Project Management / PMBOK (Project Management Institute (PMI), Henry Gantt (1969)). The Project Charter is the first artifact in PMBOK's "Initiating" process group, used to set boundaries before any resource is spent.
Is "One-Page Project Charter" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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