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Zac Jarrard is the fearless gaming leader with Jarrard Consulting, LLC. He has over twenty years of experience playing video games, leading multi-generational teams, and delivering project results. Zac's research interests include gamification, project management, innovation, and generations at work. He holds eight project management and quality certifications including: PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, CQIA, CQPA, CSSGB, CMQ/OE, and CSSBB. Outside of work, Zac is an Eagle Scout and active in the American Society for Quality as Chair of the Kansas City section. 

The project charter forms a foundation for a successful project. If key parts of a project charter are missing, it could create problems going into a project kickoff. This could lead to delays, poor risk management, and confusion about the project scope. Project charters are an essential tool for leading a successful project. This session will 1) examine the purpose of a project charter 2) discuss the key elements of a project charter 3) share lessons learned from experience. 

Learner Outcomes:   

• Examine the purpose of a project charter 
• Discuss the key elements of a project charter 

• Share lessons learned from experience