Page 18 - The Six Sigma Project Planner

Chapter 1

Planning

Develop the Project Charter

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Project Charter
Project charters (sometimes called project scope statements) should be prepared for each
project and subproject. The project charter includes the project justification, the major
deliverables, and the project objectives. It forms the basis of future project decisions,
including the decision of when the project or subproject is complete. The project charter
is used to communicate with stakeholders and to allow scope management as the
project moves forward.

The Project Charter Document
The project charter is a written document issued by the project sponsor. The project
charter gives the project team authority to use organizational resources for project
activities. Use Worksheet 1 to document the charter for this project. Instructions for
completing the Project Charter Statement follow the form.

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Part of the official project plan.

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