Project brief

A project brief is a document (preferably one page long) describing primarily the goal of the project, its requirements, and what is needed for its implementation, e.g.: roles, tools, relationships. It is a pill of information about the project.

It can include an FAQ section, a risk matrix, or RACI. It is a fairly fluid format, but its main value is to create a place where every participant or stakeholder involved in the project can look and familiarize themselves with the main assumptions.

How to make a simple brief?

Step 1:
Create a document

Preferably in Google Docs, or another editable and easily accessible format.

Step 2:
Create a general description
Why are you working on this project? What need does it fulfill? Who is the target audience?
Step 3:
Define a clear project/initiative goal and success indicators

Together with the client, stakeholders, or the team, define a clear business goal and write it down in such a way that it is short, understandable, and specific, e.g.:

Goal: creation of a new line of SLA services by the end of Q3 2024 aimed at generating additional revenue of PLN 20,000 per month. Remember about measurable success indicators, e.g.: revenue increase by 10%, decrease in absenteeism to 5%, etc.

It is also worth establishing a “silver and bronze medal”, i.e. e.g.: revenue increase by 10% – gold medal, by 8% (ok, but not perfect) silver medal, 5% – bronze medal.

Step 4:
Define other important project-related information

Define and clearly list other important information related to the project, e.g.:

Person responsible for the project, milestones, necessary tools, next steps, links to folders and other materials.

Step 5:
Place the document in an easily accessible place

Place the document in an easily accessible place, e.g., a project folder.

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