Project Charter Worksheet

Complete each section below using information from your Wk $1-$ Practice: Project Charter Preparation assignment, as well as further research.

Purpose

Define the purpose of the merger in terms of the strategic options.

Objectives

Write $3$ objectives for the merger and recommend how they should be measured.

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Tasks

Complete the table below.

In the first column, identify $5$ major tasks needed for the integration of the companies. In the second column, list the estimated time it will take to complete the task.

$5$ Major Tasks for Integration

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Challenges

List at least $5$ challenges the project team should expect to encounter during the integration of the two companies. Include at least $1$ challenge relating to corporate social responsibility.

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Stakeholders

Complete the table below.

In the first column, list at least $5$ stakeholder groups. In the second column, determine the top $1$ or $2$ interests or needs for the merger for each stakeholder group.

Stakeholder Groups Interests or Needs

Stakeholder Group

Top Interests or Needs for the Merger

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Project limitations

Identify $5$ limitations for the project.

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Authorities

Identify the types of decisions that must go to the CEO of Dollar Tree and what types of decisions can be made by the project team.

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