Module 2 · Lesson 11 of 16
Project charter construction
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Learning objectives
- Assemble the elements of a project charter.
- Obtain sponsor and process-owner authorization.
- Keep the charter current through DMAIC.
The charter is a control document
Include business case, problem, goal, scope, timeline, team, roles, benefits, risks, milestones and approvals. It is a living control document, not ceremony.
Garment-factory example
A needle-damage reduction charter identifies the product family, customer risk, current defect rate, target, excluded supplier-redesign work, team, tollgate dates and benefit method.
Method
- Draft with sponsor and process owner.
- Validate data before approval.
- Challenge scope and resources.
- Review at every tollgate.
Common mistakes
- Copying a generic charter.
- Omitting process owner or benefit validation.
Knowledge check
Pick one answer per question. Explanations appear after you submit.
1. The charter is:
2. Authorization gives the team:
Author: NOSK.life · Last reviewed: 2026-07-21