Project Templates Summary

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Governance and Approval Practices

• Project Charter – The only mandatory signature document. The sponsor signs to formally authorize the project and delegate authority to the Project Manager.
• Integrated Project Plan (IPP) – May also be signed by the sponsor or steering committee, since it consolidates all subsidiary plans.
• Subsidiary Management Plans (Cost, Schedule, Risk, etc.) – Created and maintained by the Project Manager. Standard practice does not require sponsor signature; instead, they are reviewed internally (e.g., PMO, governance board) and baselined for project control.

This structure keeps decision-making authority with the Project Manager while still respecting sponsor oversight.

Document List

• Project Charter
• Integrated Project Plan (IPP)
• Stakeholder Register
• Project Schedule / Scope
• Cost Management Plan
• Quality Management Plan
• Risk Management Plan
• Resource Management Plan
• Communications Management Plan
• Procurement Management Plan
• Change Management Plan

How to Use These Templates

1. Start with the Project Charter – Obtain sponsor signature to authorize the project.
2. Build the IPP – Integrate scope, schedule, cost, risk, and other areas into one cohesive plan.
3. Develop Subsidiary Plans – Use the templates to create detailed management plans as needed.
4. Maintain & Update – Review and update plans at major milestones; keep them consistent with project reality.
5. Closeout – Archive documents for lessons learned and organizational knowledge sharing.

Notes

• All documents are written in Markdown for easy editing and version control.
• Links assume all files are stored in the same directory.
• These templates follow PMBOK-aligned best practices while remaining flexible for real-world use.