Project Charter
About Project Charter
Using a project charter ensures the project is of value, goals are agreed, and resources are available for successful completion.
Define business case, scope and measurable goals for the project
The output of this step is a project charter signed by the project leader and the project sponsor or mentor.
How to insert the Project Charter component
The Project Charter template can be used to start new projects or to extend existing projects. Please read chapter "The Templates" to learn more about how to start new projects.
In order to extend your project:
- Activate the Insert Ribbon
- Click the Add Tool button on the Insert ribbon
- Click the Project Charter icon in the template catalog
The Project Charter component is located in this cycle/phase combinations:
- SIX SIGMA DMAIC: DEFINE
- LEAN SIX SIGMA DMAIC: DEFINE
- DFSS DMADV: DEFINE
- DFSS IDOV: IDENTIFY
Activate the right cycle by clicking its item at the blue left section of the template catalog. Then scroll the window to the right phase in order to find the module Project Charter.
The Project Charter component has only one main worksheet to enter project specific data, to define the project team, and to setup important milestones in the action plan.
Worksheets
Project Charter
The Project Charter worksheet has 3 main sections:
- Project Data: Business Case, Vision, Objective, Scope, Constraints
- Team: team members with responsibilities and department
- Action Plan: project phases and important milestones
GANTT Chart
Action Plan
Put down the main phases of this project. Enter detailed project goals or milestones under each phase.
Project Metrics (CTQ)
CTQs
FR Specs
Qualica Template
The Project Charter component has only one main worksheet to enter project specific data, to define the project team, and to setup important milestones in the action plan.
Worksheets
Project Charter
The Project Charter worksheet has 3 main sections:
- Project Data: Business Case, Vision, Objective, Scope, Constraints
- Team: team members with responsibilities and department
- Action Plan: project phases and important milestones
GANTT Chart
Action Plan
Put down the main phases of this project. Enter detailed project goals or milestones under each phase.
Project Metrics (CTQ)
CTQs
FR Specs