About this template
A good project plan isn't a 30‑page document—it's a shared agreement: what we're building, why it matters, how we'll measure success, and who owns what.
Use this project plan template for internal initiatives, client delivery, product launches, or cross‑functional work. It's designed to be quick to fill, easy to review, and easy to update as reality changes.
What's inside
- Project overview: name, stakeholders, dates, and a one‑sentence objective
- Goals & objectives: primary + secondary goals and the value delivered
- Scope: what's in / out, assumptions, constraints, and dependencies
- Plan: milestones, deliverables, owners, and deadlines
- Risks: risks, mitigations, and decision points
- Progress tracker: backlog → in progress → ready for review → done
Who it's for
Project leads, product managers, team leads, and consultants who need a plan that teams actually use—not a document that goes stale.
How to use it (best practices)
- Start with success: define measurable outcomes before listing tasks.
- Write scope as boundaries: “In” and “Out” prevents surprise work later.
- Assign owners: every deliverable needs one clear owner.
- Keep milestones reviewable: milestone = decision + demo + sign‑off moment.
- Review weekly: update the tracker and risks on a predictable cadence.
Looking for a Notion / Google Docs / Word project plan template?
If you searched for a project plan template for Notion (or Google Docs / Word), this structure works anywhere: copy the sections and adapt them to your tool. If you want something faster to fill and easier to share, you can also use this template instantly in Ununu.
FAQ
What should a project plan include?
Goals, scope (in/out), owners, milestones, risks, and a simple way to track progress. Keep it short enough that people will read it.
How detailed should the plan be?
Detailed enough to make ownership and sequencing clear. If it won't change what someone does next, it's probably too detailed.
How do we keep the plan from going stale?
Review it on a cadence (weekly is common), update scope/risk decisions immediately, and keep the tracker current.