Lean Six Sigma Refresher
Description of Project
A Description of Project Worksheet is a practical, structured document used in project management and Lean Six Sigma to capture the essential details of a project in one place. It acts as a working summary that guides the team and keeps stakeholders aligned.
📄 Purpose
Documentation: Provides a concise record of the project’s key information.
Clarity: Ensures everyone understands the project’s objectives, scope, and responsibilities.
Tracking: Serves as a quick reference for progress, milestones, and deliverables.
Communication: Offers a simple format for briefing sponsors, clients, or team members.
🧩 Typical Components
Project Title & ID – Clear identification of the project.
Project Sponsor & Team Members – Who is leading and who is involved.
Problem/Opportunity Statement – What issue or opportunity the project addresses.
Objectives/Goals – SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
Scope – Boundaries of what’s included and excluded.
Deliverables – Tangible outputs expected from the project.
Timeline/Milestones – Key dates and checkpoints.
Resources Needed – Budget, tools, or staff required.
Risks & Constraints – Known challenges or limitations.
Approval/Sign-off Section – Space for sponsor or client authorization.
✅ Value in Practice
Keeps projects organized and transparent.
Provides a baseline reference for monitoring progress.
Reduces misunderstandings by documenting expectations.
Supports continuous improvement by making lessons learned easier to capture.
Takeaway: A Project Worksheet is essentially the snapshot of a project—a simple but powerful tool to keep everything aligned and documented.