3. Managing a project in collaborative mode

3.1 Writing a project document

The project document is a reference that sets out the intentions and defines the resources to be allocated to a project. In particular, it details :

• project objectives and clarity of expected results;

• the consortium partners, including the project leader, and the role of each ;

• the state of the art, identification of bottlenecks and proposed solutions;

• task consistency and resource allocation ;

• realistic planning and deliverables.

Drafting this document can take up several months of the project schedule; it is demanding and requires in particular :...