This canvas provides a structured approach to planning collaborative projects. Each section helps teams align on key aspects of their work together.
Why does this project exist? What problem does it solve?
[Your answer here]
What does success look like? What impact will this project have?
[Your answer here]
What is included and excluded from this project?
Included:
Excluded:
Who is involved and what are their roles?
| Name | Role | Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Role] | [Responsibilities] |
| [Name] | [Role] | [Responsibilities] |
Who else has an interest in this project?
| Stakeholder | Interest | Communication Needs |
|---|---|---|
| [Stakeholder] | [Their interest] | [How/when to communicate] |
| [Stakeholder] | [Their interest] | [How/when to communicate] |
What is the overall timeline for the project?
Start Date: [Date] End Date: [Date]
What are the key points along the journey?
| Date | Milestone | Deliverables |
|---|---|---|
| [Date] | [Milestone] | [Deliverables] |
| [Date] | [Milestone] | [Deliverables] |
How will the team communicate?
Regular Meetings: [Frequency, duration, focus] Communication Channels: [Tools and their purposes] Documentation: [Where information will be stored]
What expertise is needed for this project?
What tools will be used?
What resources are available?
How will we know if the project is successful?
What specific outputs will be produced?
How will the project be evaluated?
[Evaluation approach]
What could go wrong?
| Risk | Impact | Likelihood | Mitigation Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Risk] | [Impact] | [Likelihood] | [Strategy] |
| [Risk] | [Impact] | [Likelihood] | [Strategy] |
What external factors might affect this project?
What needs to happen next?
| Action | Responsible Person | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| [Action] | [Person] | [Date] |
| [Action] | [Person] | [Date] |
What questions still need to be resolved?
This Project Canvas was created using the Teamworkstate Project Planning Framework. Visit teamworkstate.com for more collaboration resources.