The Project Canvas for Project Ideas

The Project Canvas is a tool to systematically understand, design, and initiate new projects. This result is helpful to gain confidence, supporters and sponsors, and enter the next stage. The visual format allows you to

• structure your own thinking and to create a more complete picture of your project idea
• present your project to most important stakeholders, and
• include ideas and feedback of others in a shared picture of your project.

The project canvas is applicable in agile projects (Scrum, etc.) as well as in traditional settings (Prince2, etc.). It has proven to be beneficial for project professionals and for people who are new to project management.

How to use:

Simply put a large-size canvas poster on a wall and equip yourself with pens and stattys or other (re)movable tools to arrange your thoughts. The easiest way to apply the canvas is to work through the questions which are printed on the canvas poster. This way, you will map out each building block, which is important for your project.

Tip: How to best facilitate a group meeting by means of the project canvas, depends on the context. Ask for help from the “Over the Fence” project initiative, and you will benefit from tips and tricks or get personal support by experiences facilitators.

What you get:

• 1 piece of A0 (47" x 33") size canvas
• A Visual Metaphor - the Project Journey explains the nature of a project
• 11 Project Building Blocks - these topics are important for any project
• 30 Powerful Questions - proven to be valuable for people from any professional & cultural background