Practical templates from First Hire for every stage of the project cycle. Download one, fill in the brackets, delete what you do not need, and get on with the work.
Agree what the project is, why it matters and who is accountable before work starts.
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Break the project into phases, work packages and tasks, with owners, dates and costs.
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Log each risk, score it before and after action, and see where your exposure sits.
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Brief consultants clearly so bidders know the task, the team you need and how they will be judged.
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Score bidders on technical merit and price, and rank them with the workings in plain view.
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Report progress against milestones, budget and risks in a format that stays short.
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Record every change request and track its cost, time effect and decision.
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Set out results, indicators and targets so progress can be measured and reported.
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Make sure nothing is left behind when the asset passes to its owner.
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Run a lessons-learned session and turn what you hear into actions.
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Every placeholder sits in [square brackets]. Fill each one in and the document is yours.
The templates suit a typical project. Remove any section, row or tab your project does not need.
Donors and lenders often require their own formats. Confirm their requirements before you submit.
Tell us where your project stands and we will help you finish the document and use it well.