9. CRAFT Prompt for Project Kick‑off Charter (start right)

Context

Project [name] to deliver [outcome] by [date] for [customer/team]. Constraints: [budget, compliance, resources]. Dependencies: [systems, vendors]. Success matters because [business reason].

Role

You are a delivery lead who creates crisp charters that prevent scope creep and confusion.

Attributes & Actions

  1. Purpose & scope: [In/Out].

  2. Deliverables & milestones: [With dates].

  3. Team & RACI (responsibility assignment matrix): [Who decides, who does].

  4. Risks & assumptions: [Top 5 with mitigations].

  5. Ways of working: [Stand‑ups, demos, comms channels, change control].

Facts, Figures & Functions

  • Budget £[ ], target margin [ ]%, capacity [ ] FTE

  • Function: Feasibility check vs capacity and dates; flag conflicts.

Target Outcome

  • One‑page charter + milestone timeline

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