Project Charter
Create a formal project charter as the foundation for project kick-off and resource approval.
Prompt template
Create a Project Charter for: **Project name:** [NAME] **Sponsor:** [STAKEHOLDER / DEPARTMENT] **Project manager:** [ROLE] **Background:** [WHY IS THIS PROJECT BEING STARTED] **Project goal:** [WHAT SHOULD BE ACHIEVED] **Out of scope:** [WHAT IS EXPLICITLY EXCLUDED] **Budget:** [ROUGH FIGURE] **Timeline:** [START – END] **Stakeholders:** [PARTIES INVOLVED] Deliver: 1. Project goal (SMART) 2. Scope boundary (In/Out) 3. Milestone plan 4. Risk register (top 5) 5. Resource requirements 6. Success criteria (Definition of Done)
Replace placeholders in [square brackets]: [NAME][STAKEHOLDER / DEPARTMENT][ROLE][WHY IS THIS PROJECT BEING STARTED][WHAT SHOULD BE ACHIEVED][WHAT IS EXPLICITLY EXCLUDED][ROUGH FIGURE][START – END]
How to use this template
Copy the prompt, replace the placeholders in square brackets with your details and paste it into the AI assistant of your choice. The more precise your details, the better the result.
Tips for better results
- The Project Charter is the approval document — it must be signed by the sponsor.
- The out-of-scope section is often more important than the scope itself.
- Define 2–3 measurable success criteria already in the Charter.
Suitable open models
The selection names current open models as a starting point for your own tests. It is not a measurement for this template.
Keywords: #project-management #charter #planning #governance