PM Governance Toolkit

🚀 Kick-off Checklist

Ensure a strong project start with clear scope, alignment and stakeholder buy-in.

Step	Purpose
Define Objectives	Clarify project goals, scope and success criteria
Identify Stakeholders	List sponsors, teams, external partners
Roles & Responsibilities	Assign RACI matrix for accountability
Communication Plan	Set cadence, channels and reporting formats
Initial RAID Log	Capture risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies
Baseline Schedule	Agree on milestones and deliverables

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🔄 Change Request Workflow

Structured process to evaluate, approve and implement project changes.

Step	Purpose
Submission	Document change request with rationale and impact
Assessment	Evaluate scope, cost, schedule, risk implications
Approval	Decision by Change Advisory Board or SteerCo
Implementation	Execute approved changes with controlled rollout
Communication	Inform stakeholders of impact and updated plan
Closure	Update RAID log, documentation and lessons learned

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✅ Project Closure Checklist

Formal steps to complete and archive a project.

Step	Purpose
Final Deliverables	Confirm acceptance and handover to operations
Financial Closure	Reconcile budget, invoices, contracts
Documentation	Archive plans, reports, RAID logs, approvals
Lessons Learned	Conduct retrospective and capture improvements
Stakeholder Communication	Send closure report and thank contributors
Team Release	Reassign resources and celebrate achievements