{"id":6034,"date":"2018-11-09T08:18:26","date_gmt":"2018-11-09T06:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.teamweek.com\/?p=6034"},"modified":"2024-06-15T07:41:06","modified_gmt":"2024-06-15T07:41:06","slug":"how-to-create-the-best-project-overview-for-your-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/how-to-create-the-best-project-overview-for-your-team","title":{"rendered":"How to Create the Best Project Overview for Your Team"},"content":{"rendered":"

I think we can all agree that it isn\u2019t always the best plan to charge into a project without any inclination of what\u2019s going on first. For that reason, project managers usually create a project overview to help them get organized and see the big picture.<\/span>\u00a0Because the project overview can make or break your project, let\u2019s go over some of the details involved in creating this powerful tool so that you can have your team ready for the next big project.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a project overview?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A project overview, sometimes referred to as a project summary, is a tool that allows you to plan out all the details of the project. Typically done before the project begins, the project overview is the master blueprint for the project as a whole. <\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to it being important at the beginning of the project, it is also extremely helpful throughout the project. While the project is in progress, the project overview makes for a great reference point for anyone struggling with the details.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why use a project overview?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A project overview is a database for all the details of the project, and every project should have its own overview. Here are a few reasons why your team should use a project overview:<\/span><\/p>\n