Project Health-Check

Has the project a solid business case with a clear rationale and SMART goals?

Does the project has a higher purpose that inspires the project team?

Is the sponsor committed and ready to dedicate enough time to drive the project?

Is the project governance (e.g. Steering Committee) clearly defined and in place?

Is the scope clear (at least 80% of it), well defined, agreed with all parties?

Has the project a clear deadline, realistic and likely to achieve?

Does the project has a top-down / bottom-up estimated budget that could absorb overruns?

Does the project include regular quality checks and acceptance criteria at the end?

Have major risks and related mitigating actions been identified?

How many subcontractors has the project? One in the lead? Plan to manage them?

Are the project manager and key contributors experienced enough to deliver the project?

What is the level of support from key stakeholders to the project (High, Medium, Low)?

Have key stakeholder's needs been identified and are they addressed in a change management plan?

Is the project a high priority; are resources fully dedicated; are key decisions made quickly?