Interviewer: Mola. Effange, could you explain the importance of Project Brief Documents?

Mola. Effange: Certainly. A Project Brief Document is a concise summary of a project, typically one or two pages long. It serves as a high-level presentation for stakeholders, providing an overview of project methods without going into detail. It acts as an agreement between the project team and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and clarity in project delivery.

Interviewer: What should a Project Brief include?

Mola. Effange: A Project Brief should include short descriptions of key elements such as objectives, purpose, risks, major deliverables, activities, timing, resources, participants, sponsors, cost, and project scope.

Interviewer: How does a Project Brief align with the objective of the Fako America Projects Executing Team?

Mola. Effange: The Fako America Projects Executing Team uses a Project Brief to transparently communicate how limited resources will be utilized. It helps organize and approve projects, measure success, and assess whether project objectives are achieved within budget and time constraints. The Project Brief also serves as a template for proposing future projects.

Interviewer: Given the nuance that exists between a project brief and a project plan, what are some best practices for creating a project brief?

Mola. Effange: Best practices for creating a Project Brief involve clear communication, brevity, and relevance. The document should be short and to the point, including supporting documents for clarification. Recommended sections for a good Project Brief are outlined in the Fako America Project Brief template.

Interviewer: Developing a Project Brief document can be challenging for beginners. How can project teams overcome obstacles in completing Project Brief documents?

Mola. Effange: To overcome challenges in creating Project Briefs for beginners, the Fako America projects executing committee has provided a template and publishes past projects as examples. The team also conducts presentations on using Project Briefs. For the Fako America 2024 Convention, a Project Brief is anticipated.

Interviewer: Certainly! Given the importance of project briefs, particularly in treating conventions as projects, the Arizona team is set to unveil a convention project brief in the upcoming days. As a final note, can we anticipate further insights into project briefs during the 2024 Arizona convention?

Mola. Effange: Absolutely, we are thrilled to learn that the Arizona team is indeed preparing to unveil a comprehensive convention project brief in the coming days. This document will provide detailed insights into the objectives, scope, and planning of the 2024 Arizona convention. It’s an excellent opportunity for attendees to gain a deeper understanding of how project briefs are applied in the context of large-scale events. We encourage everyone to stay tuned for further information and insights during the convention.