sar/.claude/skills/wds-0-project-setup/resources/wds-1-project-brief/templates/signoff.template.md

# Project Signoff Document

**Project**: {{project_name}}  
**Date**: {{date}}  
**Department/Team**: {{department_name}}  
**Project Owner**: {{project_owner}}  
**Document Language**: {{contract_language}}  
**Governing Jurisdiction**: {{governing_jurisdiction}} (if applicable)

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> **Document Philosophy**: This signoff document is designed to be simple, fair, and clear - providing reliable terms that support successful project execution and clear accountability.

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## 1. Project Overview

### The Realization

{{realization}}

### Recommended Solution

{{recommended_solution}}

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## 2. Goals and Success Metrics

### What We're Trying to Accomplish

{{goals}}

### Success Metrics

{{success_metrics}}

### How We'll Measure Success

{{measurement_approach}}

### Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

{{kpis}}

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## 3. Budget and Resources

### Budget Allocation

**Total Budget**: {{total_budget}}

**Budget Breakdown** (if applicable):
{{budget_breakdown}}

### Resources Needed

{{resources_needed}}

### Not-to-Exceed Budget Cap

{{not_to_exceed_budget}}

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## 4. Ownership and Responsibility

### Project Owner

{{project_owner}}

### Process Owner

{{process_owner}}

### Key Stakeholders

{{key_stakeholders}}

### Decision-Making Authority

{{decision_making_authority}}

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## 5. Approval and Sign-Off

### Who Needs to Approve

{{approvers_list}}

### Approval Stages

{{approval_stages}}

### Sign-Off Process

{{signoff_process}}

### Timeline for Approval

{{approval_timeline}}

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## 6. Timeline and Milestones

### Key Milestones

{{key_milestones}}

### Delivery Dates

{{delivery_dates}}

### Critical Deadlines

{{critical_deadlines}}

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## 7. Optional Sections

### Risks and Considerations (Optional)

{{risks_and_considerations}}

### Confidentiality (Optional)

{{confidentiality_requirements}}

### The Path Forward (Optional - High-Level Overview)

{{path_forward_high_level}}

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## 8. Approval and Signoff

This document serves as formal approval to proceed with the project as outlined above.

**Stakeholder Signoffs**:

**Project Sponsor**:

Name: _________________  
Signature: _________________  
Date: _______________

**Budget Approver**:

Name: _________________  
Signature: _________________  
Date: _______________

**Project Owner**:

Name: {{project_owner}}  
Signature: _________________  
Date: _______________

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## 9. Next Steps

Upon signoff:
1. Proceed to full Project Brief development
2. Execute work plan as outlined above
3. Deliverables will be provided according to the agreed timeline

### Changes and Modifications

Any changes to scope, timeline, or investment must be agreed upon by all signatories.

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## Appendix

### Reference Documents

- Project Pitch: `docs/wds-1-project-brief/pitch.md`
- Project Brief: (To be created after signoff)

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*This signoff document is based on the project pitch dated {{date}}.*