Lightweight Project Plan

A streamlined document outlining key objectives, core features, rough timelines, and team roles.

Lightweight Project Plan Template

1. Project Overview

Project Goal (Refer to Vision Statement): [Insert your concise Project Vision Statement here]
Key Objectives (Measurable Outcomes):
- [Objective 1]
- [Objective 2]
- [Objective 3] (Add more as needed)

2. Core Features & Deliverables

Prioritized Core Features: List the must-have functionalities for the initial launch.
- [Feature 1]
- [Feature 2]
- [Feature 3] (Add more as needed)
Key Deliverables: List the tangible outputs of the project.
- [Deliverable 1] (e.g., Functional website, database schema)
- [Deliverable 2] (e.g., User documentation)
- [Deliverable 3] (e.g., Deployed application)

3. Rough Timeline & Milestones

Phase/Milestone: [Description] | Estimated Completion
[Phase 1 Name] | [Brief Description] | [Date/Week]
[Milestone 1 Name] | [Key Achievement] | [Date/Week]
[Phase 2 Name] | [Brief Description] | [Date/Week]
[Milestone 2 Name] | [Key Achievement] | [Date/Week]
Overall Estimated Completion: [Date/Week]

4. Team & Roles (Key Responsibilities)

Team Member: [Name] | Role/Responsibility
[Name 1] | [e.g., Lead Developer, Designer]
[Name 2] | [e.g., Front-end Developer]
[Name 3] | [e.g., Back-end Developer]
[Name 4] | [e.g., Project Manager (if applicable)]

5. Communication Plan (Summary)

Primary Communication Channel: [e.g., Slack]
Regular Meetings: [e.g., Daily Stand-ups (15 mins), Weekly Team Sync (1 hour)]
Progress Reporting: [e.g., Verbal updates in stand-ups, weekly summary emails (optional)]

6. Key Risks (Summary - Refer to Risk Log)

Briefly list the top 2-3 high-priority risks identified in the Preliminary Risk Log.
- [Risk 1]
- [Risk 2]
- [Risk 3]

How to Use

Fill in the sections with the relevant information for your project. Keep it concise and focused on the most important aspects. This plan serves as a living document that can be updated as the project progresses.