Project Governance Guide
Decide how you will work together, make decisions and respond to challenges!
About the Project Governance Guide
The Project Governance Guide is designed to help organizations establish a robust framework for managing their projects. It provides essential tools and templates, including a governance glossary, project charter, a roles and responsibilities outline. These components work together to ensure effective decision-making and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
Effective project governance is crucial for the successful execution and completion of any project. This guide supports project teams by:
Enhancing Decision-Making: It offers structured processes and clear guidelines that facilitate informed and timely decision-making, ensuring that projects remain aligned with their strategic objectives.
Increasing Accountability: By defining specific roles and responsibilities, the guide helps ensure that all team members know their tasks and duties, reducing overlaps and confusion.
Standardizing Processes: With templates like the project charter and RACI matrix, the guide helps standardize project management practices across the organization, improving consistency and efficiency.
How to use the tool
To make the most of this tool, organizations should:
Review the glossary and understand key governance terms and use the project charter template to clearly define project’s scope, objectives, and key deliverables.
Clearly identify roles and responsibilities for all team members and apply the RACI matrix to clarify who is responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed for each task.