Project Concept Paper Name Student Name Walden University

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For the Capstone Final Project, you will prepare a comprehensive project plan for a socially relevant project of your choice. Your project may be a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project aligned with the organization you work for or one with which you are familiar, or it may be an individual project you wish to pursue. If you choose to pursue an individual project, it must still incorporate the principles of sustainability and social responsibility.

The project concept paper is used to articulate an idea for a new initiative. The concept is typically reviewed by a team of stakeholders to determine if it has merit and should be pursued. Elements of the project concept paper will be developed further in the business case document and the project charter.

Project Name

Enter the name of your project.

Project Description

State the purpose of the project in 1–2 paragraphs. Describe the problem or issue the project will address and explain how the results of the project will specifically resolve or mitigate this problem.

Objectives

Describe three to five measurable outcomes the project aims to achieve in 2–3 paragraphs. These objectives should clearly define what success looks like for each outcome.

Project Outcome

Describe in 2–3 paragraphs the product, service, or outcome that the project will produce. This section should clarify what tangible or intangible results will be delivered upon project completion.

Project Benefits

Describe three to five tangible benefits that will result from the project in 2–3 paragraphs. Follow with three to five intangible benefits, also detailed in 2–3 paragraphs, emphasizing social, environmental, or organizational impacts.

Estimated Start and Finish Dates

State the estimated start and end dates for the project in 1–2 paragraphs. Include any assumptions or constraints related to these dates, such as seasonal considerations or resource availability.

Resource Requirements

Provide a high-level overview of the human and non-human resources required for the project in 2–3 paragraphs. This might include staffing, technology, materials, and facilities necessary for successful implementation.

Estimated Funding Requirements

Estimate the total amount of funding needed for the project and explain the basis for this estimate in 2–3 paragraphs. Discuss any funding sources or budget considerations involved.

References

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  • United Nations. (2015). Transforming our world: The 2030 agenda for sustainable development. https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/post2015/transformingourworld
  • World Bank. (2021). Funding sustainable development projects. https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/sustainabledevelopment
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  • McKenzie, S., & Mangan, J. (2018). Sustainability and social responsibility in modern projects. Project Management Journal, 49(4), 30–41. https://doi.org/10.1177/8756972818781223
  • OECD. (2019). Responsible business conduct for SMEs: A manual for North American enterprises. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. https://www.oecd.org/corporate/mne/responsible-business-conduct-for-smes.pdf

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