Section 1 of 5
1
Project Clarity
You can't build a plan around a blurry idea.
Score: 0 / 10
I can describe this project in one clear sentence
I know what "done" looks like for this project
I have a target launch or completion date
I know why this project matters to my business right now
This project aligns with where my business is headed in the next 6–12 months
2
Scope & Deliverables
Vague projects produce vague results.
Score: 0 / 10
I know every deliverable this project requires
I know which deliverables I'm creating versus outsourcing
I've identified every platform, tool, or system this project will touch
I know what is in scope and what is not
I've accounted for content, tech, design, and copy as separate workstreams
3
Capacity & Resources
The most common reason projects stall is bandwidth, not strategy.
Score: 0 / 10
I know how many hours per week I can realistically give this project
I know who else is involved and what their role is
I have a budget in mind, even if it's a range
I know which parts of this project I cannot do myself
My current workload leaves real room for this project
4
Dependencies & Decision Points
Every project has things that have to happen before other things can happen.
Score: 0 / 10
I know what needs to happen first before anything else can move
I know which decisions require only me versus someone else's input
Any vendors, collaborators, or contractors I need are confirmed or identified
I've thought through what could slow this down and how to handle it
Any tech builds or integrations have been accounted for with lead time
5
Tracking & Accountability
A plan that lives in your head is not a plan.
Score: 0 / 10
This project has a home outside of my head (a tool, doc, or system)
I know how I'll measure progress week over week
I have a way to flag when something is falling behind before it becomes a crisis
I know who I'm accountable to for this project moving forward
I've blocked time in my calendar for actual project work, not just thinking about it
Please answer all questions in this section before continuing. The unanswered ones are highlighted in red above.