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Project management is crucial for the success of any company. When you manage projects efficiently and effectively, businesses run smoothly. Yet, timing or budget restrictions can cause that important steps to be overlooked. A common pitfall is minimizing the time spent on project planning. This leads to confusion and a lack of direction for the project team. If your team is unsure about what they need to do and by when, how can they execute the project well?
To address this challenge, we have developed the Project Canvas.
How does the Project Canvas work?
The Project Canvas provides a comprehensive framework for mapping out your entire project. In 12 steps, it includes all vital aspects of project management.
It empowers you to set clear objectives, define your project scope and create a detailed project plan. And that’s just the beginning!
By leveraging the Project Canvas, you will improve project outcomes and increase efficiency.
The 12 steps of the Project Canvas
The Project Canvas enables you to map your entire project in 12 steps:
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Define your ‘why’: articulate the purpose and rationale behind your project.
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Project Objectives: establish measurable goals to determine project success.
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Define constraints for a realistic outcome: identify limitations and factors that may impact the project.
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Create the scope: define the boundaries and deliverables of your project.
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Keep track of stakeholders: identify all individuals and groups who have an interest or involvement in your project.
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Milestones to celebrate progress: break down your project into meaningful milestones to track progress.
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Make a schedule: develop a detailed timeline and schedule for project activities.
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Resource management: assign and manage the necessary resources to execute the project.
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Do risk analysis: identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
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Stay on top of costs: control project expenditures to ensure budget adherence.
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Who’s in charge of quality? Assign responsibility for ensuring the quality of project deliverables.
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Time to communicate with your audience: develop a communication plan to keep stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle.
The Project Canvas provides a holistic approach to project management, covering all the essential aspects to ensure success.
