Duplicate this file and rename it to your project name (e.g. 2026-05-Launch-PowerVault.md). Fill it in before you write a single line of work — clarity at the start prevents chaos later.
Project Foundation
Project Name
What does DONE look like?
Why does this matter?
Timeline & Resources
Target completion date
Time available per week
Resources, tools, and budget
Status
Current project status
🌱 Not started🔄 In progress⏸️ On hold✅ Complete
Milestones
Break the project into 5–7 concrete checkpoints. Each milestone should be a deliverable, not a task category.
1
Milestone one
2
Milestone two
3
Milestone three
Risks & Blockers
Name the things most likely to derail this project. Acknowledge them now so they don't blindside you later.
⚠️
Risk or blocker one
⚠️
Risk or blocker two
Next Action
The very next physical action (specific, immediate)
Claude Project Prompt
Use this after filling in the template above
I'm kicking off a new project. Here's the brief:
Project: [your project name]
Done looks like: [your done definition]
Why it matters: [your why]
Deadline: [your date]
Time available: [hours/week]
Resources: [tools/budget]
Based on this, help me:
1. Pressure-test my definition of done — is it clear enough?
2. Suggest 5–7 milestones I might have missed
3. Identify the top 3 risks specific to this project
4. Give me the single best first action to build momentum
Power Vault Lite 2026 · Project Kickoff Template · Duplicate and rename for each project