Simple Project Planning System

Overview

Most personal and small-team projects do not need software; they need clarity. This system has four parts: a one-page project brief, a milestone map, a printable task board, and a weekly review sheet. It works for a kitchen renovation, a product launch, or a thesis.

What is included

• One-page project brief template
• Milestone map
• Printable task board
• Weekly review sheet
• Worked example project

Who it is for

• People running a real project for the first time
• Small teams that find project software heavier than the project

How to use it

1. 1Write the one-page brief to define done.
2. 2Map milestones backward from the deadline.
3. 3Move tasks across the board weekly.
4. 4Run the weekly review to stay honest.

Compatibility

Any PDF reader. Google Docs or Notion for digital use.