Projektikehys

Projektikehys is a Finnish term referring to a structured set of guidelines and structures that define how a project should be planned, executed, monitored, and closed. It functions as a framework that helps align a project with organizational strategy and ensures consistency across initiatives. A projektikehys provides boundaries, decision rights, and reference points for project teams and stakeholders.

A typical projektikehys includes components such as the project purpose and objectives, scope and deliverables, stakeholders and governance, roles and responsibilities, and the chosen project management approach. It also covers processes and methodologies, milestones and schedule, budget and resources, risk management, quality assurance, change control, and a communication plan. Documentation, reporting standards, and records management are usually specified to support transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Development and use of a projektikehys usually occur at the project initiation phase, in collaboration with sponsors, the project owner, and the project manager. The framework is often treated as a living document that is revised as the project progresses and new information emerges. While a projektikehys can reflect national or organizational standards, it is not a rigid standard in itself; it may be aligned with international frameworks such as PMBOK, PRINCE2, or Agile approaches, but adapted to suit the context.

Variants of projektikehys range from formal, governance-driven programs in large organizations to lighter, informal guides for small projects. It may include templates, checklists, and predefined approval workflows to facilitate decision-making, risk management, and monitoring.