Projektisalkun

Projektisalkun is a term used in Estonian-language contexts to refer to a concise document or folder that collects essential information about a project. It serves as a portable summary intended for stakeholders, managers, and potential sponsors.

Etymology and usage: The word is a compound of projekt- (project) and salkun, related to a binder or folder in Estonian. The term is informal and lacks a single, formal definition in standard project-management literature, leading to some variation in what it contains and how it is used.

Contents and structure: A projektisalkun typically includes project goals and scope, key deliverables, timeline and milestones, estimated resources, roles and stakeholders, risk overview, and success criteria. Some versions add budget, governance, and approval status. The format is often a single-page document or a digital folder with linked files, designed to be quickly reviewed.

Usage and context: It is commonly used at early stages of a project to communicate concept and intent succinctly, or to secure initial approval from decision-makers. In practice, a projektisalkun may function as a bridge between a short concept note and a more detailed project plan or charter, depending on the organization’s workflow.

See also: project brief, project charter, project plan, project portfolio.