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Mar 2023
24m 47s

Project Management & PMBOK Made Visual -...

Phill Akinwale, PMP, ACP, OPM3
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Welcome to this project management tutorial where we will be using a real-life example to illustrate the importance of a project charter in successful project management. In this video, we will take you through the end-to-end process of creating a project charter for a backpack, including everything you need to know to make your next project a success. To watch the video, view this podcast on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE. 

Whether you're a seasoned project manager or new to the field, a project charter is a fundamental tool for defining and planning your project. It provides a clear outline of project objectives, scope, risks, and stakeholder expectations, enabling you to create a shared understanding of what you're trying to achieve and how you're going to do it.

In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a project charter for a backpack, a common example that is easily relatable for everyone. We will walk you through the entire process, including identifying the project goals, defining the scope, outlining the project schedule, identifying potential risks, and establishing communication plans with stakeholders.

By the end of this tutorial, you will have a clear understanding of the importance of a project charter in successful project management, and how it can help you avoid project pitfalls and deliver results that exceed stakeholder expectations.

So, let's get started on creating the project charter for our backpack project and take a step forward in mastering project management.

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