✎ Technique: Create a project charter

Source: https://accessibility.huit.harvard.edu/technique-create-project-charter Parent: https://accessibility.huit.harvard.edu/design-clarity-and-simplicity

A well-defined charter helps keep websites focused on meeting the needs of their target audience, ensuring that the site's architecture is logical and that users can find the information they need and complete tasks effectively.

Example

This is a sample project definition for a (fictional) academic department site.

Purpose

Support communication needs and business processes associated with the Department of Rocket Science at Cosmic University.

Goals

Build general knowledge about rocket science
Demonstrate Cosmic University’s leadership in rocket science
Demonstrate the impact of studying rocket science at Cosmic
Demonstrate the ethos of Cosmic’s rocket science department
Build community within the Department of Rocket Science
Streamline department processes for better efficiency and responsiveness

Use the project charter template (doc) to create a project charter for your website.