Brown Paper Planning
Brown Paper Planning is a project plan template and process that uses the power of the team to plan a project. At the same time it builds incredible team ownership.
✓ Created by former KPMG & McKinsey consultants
What You'll Achieve with the Brown Paper Planning Workshop
Real outcomes that transform your team
Increased team ownership of project deliverables.
Clear visualization of roles and timelines.
Enhanced communication through collaborative planning.
When to Use the Brown Paper Planning Workshop
Perfect for these situations and team challenges
When launching a new change initiative requiring team input.
For planning large projects with multiple stakeholders involved.
How the Brown Paper Planning Workshop Works
A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process
1Prepare the paper
Mark out the paper with workstreams, swim lanes, and a timeline to establish the framework for planning.
2Identify workstreams
Decide how to divide the work by stakeholder, function, or role, creating distinct swim lanes for each.
3Add the timeline
Draw a backward timeline across the top, dividing it into logical blocks to visualize the project duration.
4Plot milestones
Identify and place key milestones as diamond-shaped Post-its to highlight deliverables and decision points.
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Key Topics Covered in the Brown Paper Planning Workshop
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