*** > [!WARNING] Acknowledgement > > This template is extracted from Tiago Forte's best-seller "Building a Second Brain". For a deeper understanding of the template's origins and more, consider reading the book. Here is the book reference for ease: > > Forte, Tiago. Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential (p. 202). Atria Books. Kindle Edition. ### What do I already know about this project? ### What don't I know that I need to find out? ### What is my goal or intention? ### Who can I talk to who might provide insights? ### What can I read or listen to for relevant ideas? ### Optional - **Answer pre mortem questions:** - What do you want to learn? - What is the greatest source of uncertainty or the most important question you want to answer? - What is most likely to fail? - **Communicate with stakeholders:** - Explain what the project is about and why it matters. - **Define success criteria:** - What needs to happen for this project to be considered successful? - What are the minimum results you need to achieve. - **Have an official kickoff:** - Schedule check-in calls, make a budget and [[What a Roadmap is | timeline]]. - Write out the goals and objectives to make sure everyone is informed, aligned, and clear on what is expected of them.