The purpose of a project statement is to keep everyone focused on the specific viable idea that is being implemented. It is your guiding light for the entire project.
Be prepared to get frustrated because of word smithing. If the team is not clear on the intent of the words used in the project statement you can run into project trouble down the line.
A project statement contains either two or three of these components:
1. Time – always a deadline. Be specific. State the actual date
2. End result – always include what the project is. Include a verb. After all a project is action filled
3. Cost – if it is important
Project Statement Examples:
Notice how simple the above project statements are? Strive for clarity and simplicity. This will help to keep people focused on what the project is about. If someone wants to add to the scope of the project when the project work is well underway ask questions:
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