As a team-building exercise during the first team meeting, have all team members contribute to the completion of the Project Plan template.
This template records:
- Project details including project name, manager name, and start/end dates.
- Project team members, including titles and roles.
- Objectives and obstacles.
- A breakdown of each project activity including the activity owner, performer, start/end date, and progress.
Setting the project direction is an important component of team success. Teams that have high success with setting the initial direction are 4.2 times more likely to have global team success. Clearly communicating these important details upfront reduces confusion, saves time, and starts the trust-building process.