{"id":15808,"date":"2025-01-20T09:21:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T14:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=15808"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:24:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:24:32","slug":"project-plan-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/project-plan-template\/","title":{"rendered":"32 Free Project Plan Templates &#038; Examples for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Create Your Project Plan Using These Free Templates [STEP BY STEP GUIDE]\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nXkxIHYHT8A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you embark on any project, it&#8217;s a good idea to start with a plan. Specifically, a project plan. It&#8217;s even more important if you&#8217;re trying to better communicate with managers, clients, employees and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not just make a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-project-roadmap-in-excel\/\">roadmap in Excel<\/a> templates or Word and call it a day? Well, you could, but the end result will be pretty lackluster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure where to start? This guide will offer you tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/create-business-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">designing an engaging project plan<\/a> and a bunch of creative <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project plan templates<\/a> to help you along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>EXPLORE PROJECT PLAN EXAMPLES<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a project plan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A project plan is an essential document&nbsp;for keeping a project on track. In your project plan, you identify the scope, goals, deliverables and&nbsp;deadlines of your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"elements\"><strong>What are the key elements of a project plan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;project plan should answer these questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>What is the&nbsp;purpose of this project (what problem is it going to solve)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the main deliverables?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What will the timeline be, including deadlines?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who will be on the team for this project and what role will they play?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What resources are required to complete this project?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is, people dive into writing a project plan&nbsp;without understanding its purpose or the importance of&nbsp;its various sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your project plan needs to be organized, focused, readable and engaging enough to hold the attention of your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially important if you\u2019re including your project plan in a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-create-company-newsletter\/\">company newsletter<\/a>, Slack channel or presentation (whether internal or to external stakeholders)\u2013anywhere people need to understand a project at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still in the pitching stage? These&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/project-proposal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project proposal examples<\/a>&nbsp;might come in handy for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Project plan templates by category<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the main project plan template types and their most common use cases, so you can quickly find the format that fits your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#general\">General project plan templates<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 all-purpose planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#timelines\">Timelines<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 big-picture overview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#communication\">Communication &amp; supporting plans<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 alignment across teams and stakeholders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=15808&amp;action=edit#roadmaps\">Roadmaps<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 flexible, agile planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#schedules-workplans\">Schedules &amp; work plans<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 execution clarity and ownership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#checklists\">Checklists<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 repeatable processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#status-reports\">Status reports<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 clear stakeholder updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#industry-real-world\">Industry &amp; real-world examples<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 contextual inspiration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"#business-world-examples\">Project plan examples from the business world<\/a><\/strong> <\/strong>\u2013 real-world context and inspiration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"general\"><strong>General project plan templates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First things first, if you\u2019re not sure where to start, these templates give you a solid structure that works for most projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pdf\"><strong>1. Monthly project planning mindmap template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a monthly project plan template you can export as a PDF? Look no more. Here&#8217;s an example of a project plan mind map template you can export as a PDF document:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/simple-project-planning-mindmap-e6ebf31f-8bea-4cef-a479-7cabd31079b1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/e6ebf31f-8bea-4cef-a479-7cabd31079b1-1.png\" alt=\"Monthly Project Planning Mindmap Template\n\" class=\"wp-image-68492\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/e6ebf31f-8bea-4cef-a479-7cabd31079b1-1.png 1056w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/e6ebf31f-8bea-4cef-a479-7cabd31079b1-1-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/e6ebf31f-8bea-4cef-a479-7cabd31079b1-1-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/e6ebf31f-8bea-4cef-a479-7cabd31079b1-1-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/e6ebf31f-8bea-4cef-a479-7cabd31079b1-1-730x564.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1056px) 100vw, 1056px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/simple-project-planning-mindmap-e6ebf31f-8bea-4cef-a479-7cabd31079b1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><em>Just so you know, some of our templates are free to use and some require a small monthly fee. <a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up<\/a> is always free, as is access to Venngage\u2019s online drag-and-drop editor.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venngage&#8217;s project planning templates are easy to customize using the drag-and-drop editor, and once you&#8217;ve finished your design \u2014 just download the project plan as a PDF or Interactive PDF (for clickable links).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This flexibility is crucial for those who frequently need to convert their project plans from PDF to PPT, allowing for seamless transitions between different presentation formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that download capability is available in <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">paid<\/a> plans only. As a free user, you can share your project plan designs using a public link!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to present your project plan in PowerPoint or Google Slides \u2014 you can do that with a Venngage template too! Customize a project plan presentation template like this one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/presentations\/blue-tech-project-presentation-2a703cd9-2ffc-44f0-b842-a2efc9cf2943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2a703cd9-2ffc-44f0-b842-a2efc9cf2943-1.png\" alt=\"Blue Tech Project Presentation\n\" class=\"wp-image-68493\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2a703cd9-2ffc-44f0-b842-a2efc9cf2943-1.png 960w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2a703cd9-2ffc-44f0-b842-a2efc9cf2943-1-300x281.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2a703cd9-2ffc-44f0-b842-a2efc9cf2943-1-768x720.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2a703cd9-2ffc-44f0-b842-a2efc9cf2943-1-730x684.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/presentations\/blue-tech-project-presentation-2a703cd9-2ffc-44f0-b842-a2efc9cf2943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Or this one. It does a great job of making the design elements stand out from the background and using icons to communicate the slide&#8217;s content:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/presentations\/light-commercial-development-presentation-e7e4058a-060e-4378-bd6f-ca7a5db86e4c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/e7e4058a-060e-4378-bd6f-ca7a5db86e4c-1.png\" alt=\"commercial development project plan presentation\" class=\"wp-image-68495\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/e7e4058a-060e-4378-bd6f-ca7a5db86e4c-1.png 960w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/e7e4058a-060e-4378-bd6f-ca7a5db86e4c-1-238x300.png 238w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/e7e4058a-060e-4378-bd6f-ca7a5db86e4c-1-814x1024.png 814w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/e7e4058a-060e-4378-bd6f-ca7a5db86e4c-1-768x966.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/e7e4058a-060e-4378-bd6f-ca7a5db86e4c-1-730x919.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/presentations\/light-commercial-development-presentation-e7e4058a-060e-4378-bd6f-ca7a5db86e4c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>And once you&#8217;re done, just click on the Download icon and choose Powerpoint as your export option:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"879\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-01-at-7.33.05-PM.png\" alt=\"Venngage powerpoint download\" class=\"wp-image-68494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-01-at-7.33.05-PM.png 879w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-01-at-7.33.05-PM-300x241.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-01-at-7.33.05-PM-768x618.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-01-at-7.33.05-PM-730x587.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 879px) 100vw, 879px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>And voil\u00e0! Now you have project plan presentation slides that you can use on PowerPoint, Google Slides or any other platforms that accept PPTX files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To move from the planning phase to an official kickoff, you often need client buy-in on the budget and scope. Venngage AI serves as a fast proposal writing tool to automate the creation of an official bid from your initial plan with a single click. Similar to the workflow automation in ClickUp, or Canva our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/ai-tools\/proposal-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI automated business proposal creator<\/a><\/strong> help you transition from an internal roadmap to a formal agreement without manual rewriting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Simple project plan template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This simple project plan template uses icons to help&nbsp;communicate what&#8217;s part of the scope of work, and as bullet points. Simple to edit (and clean and modern to look at), it also covers all the bases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/proposals\/simple-project-proposal-1788dbe4-456a-4531-9b5e-4da3908527f8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/project-plan-templates.png\" alt=\"Simple Project Proposal \n\" class=\"wp-image-16450\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/creative-design-process-e5292978-0d13-40d6-95bc-c7f0366bee04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Setting out a timeframe with actionable&nbsp;short-term and long-term goals is key, as well as&nbsp;outlining how you plan to evaluate and monitor your progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For long-term initiatives, this roadmap is frequently delivered as a formal &#8220;Project Handbook.&#8221; Venngage AI utilizes machine learning for book covers to help you package your plan as a professional publication. Similar to the document tools in Microsoft Copilot, our<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/ai-tools\/book-cover-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> automated book cover software<\/a> allows you to automate the design of a manual cover from your project title, ensuring your planning looks official and high-stakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/project-life-cycle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 4 Project Life Cycle Phases (With Templates)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your project plan should be the source of truth as the project progresses, so it&#8217;s important to have the scope, timeframe, budget and evaluation processes set out from the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Basic project plan example<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This basic template would also work well for <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/presentations\/pitch-decks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pitch deck templates<\/a> if you&#8217;re presenting to potential investors. Why? Because it packs quite a bit of content in a single screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time is money for investors and the sooner you can communicate your proposition, the higher you&#8217;ll get their attention:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/schedules\/teal-project-management-schedule-5ea9ed39-7792-41f4-965d-99a95f1a0695\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Teal-Project-Management-Schedule-Template.png\" alt=\" Basic Project Plan Template\" class=\"wp-image-42681\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/schedules\/teal-project-management-schedule-5ea9ed39-7792-41f4-965d-99a95f1a0695\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Use a basic project plan template when&nbsp;all you need to do is outline key milestones and tasks. You can use it as a simple roadmap for your team to refer to to help keep them organized and on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong>: Learn how to use Venngage templates with PowerPoint in our guide <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/infographic-powerpoint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Make Better Infographics for PowerPoint<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"timelines\"><strong>Timelines (best for showing phases and milestones)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These templates help you map out the big picture, showing key phases, milestones and progress at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Project timeline template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/project-timeline-b76bafe7-1cc5-468a-8004-97f59383b10d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/project-plan-templates-5.png\" alt=\"Project Plan Timeline Template\" class=\"wp-image-16459\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/project-timeline-b76bafe7-1cc5-468a-8004-97f59383b10d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This project timeline template uses different colors to categorize tasks for each week. It&#8217;s a compact and creative way to present a project plan. In fact, horizontal timeline layouts are popular because they&#8217;re easy to slot into a presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/presentation-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">120+ Best Presentation Ideas, Design Tips &amp; Examples<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said,&nbsp;horizontal timelines can be harder to fit onto letter-sized pages.&nbsp;If you plan to do so, use less than seven points and keep your descriptions for each point brief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/5-stage-planning-process-hospital-timeline-318b4aab-a562-4e08-84a0-2f4c7f88cb4a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This snake timeline layout like the one above is great for timelines with lots of points and not much text. They&#8217;re very space efficient. Only use them when you want to focus on the visuals, perhaps when you&#8217;re presenting a high-level overview to a boss or client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Monthly project milestones timeline<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This project timeline template uses&nbsp;alternate colors for the rows (black and orange) to keep the reader&#8217;s eye engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/monthly-project-milestones-timeline-infographic-5b823582-70f1-4ad0-8d36-8946eae0a12d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Monthly-Project-Milestones-Timeline-Infographic-Template.png\" alt=\"Monthly Project Milestones Timeline Infographic Template\" class=\"wp-image-42626\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/monthly-project-milestones-timeline-infographic-5b823582-70f1-4ad0-8d36-8946eae0a12d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to designing project reports and charts, color is particularly effective for categorizing information. You can also use color to categorize tasks by type, week, the team involved etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also important to break your projects down into smaller tasks with staggered deadlines.&nbsp;The&nbsp;project timeline template above includes specific dates for tasks to complete within each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Nonprofit project plan timeline template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This project plan template make good use of different text and background colors to help people process information easily:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/nonprofit-capital-campaign-timeline-232f2d9f-0c43-4c92-9935-6cb58f1fec31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Nonprofit-Capital-Campaign-Timeline-Infographic-Template.png\" alt=\"Nonprofit Project Timeline Template\" class=\"wp-image-41322\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/nonprofit-capital-campaign-timeline-232f2d9f-0c43-4c92-9935-6cb58f1fec31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This project timeline template would also work well on a presentation slide thanks to its size and the fact that&#8217;s it&#8217;s a high-level overview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its unique design and bright colors would be great for pitching potential investors, whether it&#8217;s for a new business idea or&nbsp;to raise funds for your nonprofit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/business-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Create a Business Plan to Win Over Investors (+Templates)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Creative design project timeline template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This project timeline template provides an overview of all the steps involved in a particular project. It also uses icons to add visual interest and&nbsp;easily identify different stages.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/creative-design-process-e5292978-0d13-40d6-95bc-c7f0366bee04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Project-Plan-Template-Creative-Design-Process-Infographic.png\" alt=\"project plan template\" class=\"wp-image-35908\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/creative-design-process-e5292978-0d13-40d6-95bc-c7f0366bee04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Project timeline templates can help you step back and create a big picture overview, especially when you&#8217;re in the initial stages of planning a project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could insert this&nbsp;project timeline into a client <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/best-pitch-decks\/\">pitch deck<\/a>, business plan or proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-timeline-infographic-in-6-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Create a&nbsp;Timeline Infographic: The Definitive Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Timeline project schedule example<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Not looking for a roadmap? You can also use a timeline infographic to plan out your schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/client-project-timeline-infographic-f7fb5355-b0ee-4b3b-ac8a-eb545d233a15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Client-Project-Timeline-Infographic-Template.png\" alt=\"Client Project Schedule Template\" class=\"wp-image-42683\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/client-project-timeline-infographic-f7fb5355-b0ee-4b3b-ac8a-eb545d233a15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Not only can you add tasks but also any risks, dependencies and constraints at each stage which might throw off&nbsp;the expected completion date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><strong>Pro&nbsp;Tip:&nbsp;<\/strong>Once you&#8217;ve customized your project plan template, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/support.venngage.com\/article\/803-how-do-i-download-my-infographic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download it<\/a>&nbsp;in Venngage&#8217;s online editor as a PDF, Interactive PDF or PNG.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"communication\"><strong>Communication &amp; supporting plans (best for making comms intentional)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These templates help align teams, clarify expectations and support the main project plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Project communication plan template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While this template is rich with information, it&#8217;s easy on the eyes and very user-friendly from the navigation point of view:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/simple-project-management-communication-plan-8f14ff72-73f2-491e-8e49-7dac8c5d0929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Simple-Project-Management-Communication-Plan-Template.png\" alt=\"Simple Project Management Communication Plan\n\" class=\"wp-image-41303\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/simple-project-management-communication-plan-8f14ff72-73f2-491e-8e49-7dac8c5d0929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing is more critical to the success of a project than&nbsp;effective communication,&nbsp;according to a research paper for&nbsp;the Project Management Institute. In fact, the negative effects of bad&nbsp;communication on cost and timelines <em>increase<\/em> as the project progresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why from the outset of a project you should have a project communication plan, such as the one above. The plan should include what formats are appropriate for communicating types of content (email updates vs. a formal report, for example), to who and when. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developing a strong communication plan is an essential skill for any project manager, and pursuing a PMP certification can further enhance these abilities. Also, your project communication plan is key in ensuring complete transparency throughout your team projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"roadmaps\"><strong>Roadmap<\/strong>s<strong> (best when the plan is agile)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Roadmaps are best for projects that evolve over time and need flexibility as priorities shift. Here are some templates to give you a head start: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Product roadmap project plan template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This&nbsp;simple project roadmap template keeps each of the steps extremely simple and easy to follow. It&#8217;s based on the<em> Next, Now, Later <\/em>framework that product teams use to simplify the planning and execution processes:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/roadmaps\/retro-now-next-later-product-roadmap-66e26e72-f751-41a4-bb28-4ccb3dc19f1d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Project-Plan-Examples10.png\" alt=\"Project Plan Example \" class=\"wp-image-21152\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/roadmaps\/retro-now-next-later-product-roadmap-66e26e72-f751-41a4-bb28-4ccb3dc19f1dd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, it clearly states exactly what this team is working towards with each of their releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, since most project plans aren&#8217;t set in stone&#8211;they&#8217;re agile documents that will probably have to be adjusted along the way&#8211;sometimes a much simpler project plan template is the best way to go. It&#8217;s easier to edit and therefore more flexible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"schedules-workplans\"><strong>Schedules &amp; work plans (best for execution and accountability)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these when you need clarity around tasks, ownership and deadlines so nothing gets missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Simple project schedule template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This project schedule template&nbsp;quickly&nbsp;communicates what teams are responsible for what tasks over certain periods of time. It&#8217;s also very easy to grasp the information it presents:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/roadmaps\/simple-product-roadmap-044a3516-2798-45b9-a010-996e327895c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Simple-Product-Roadmap-Template.png\" alt=\"Simple Project Plan Roadmap Template\" class=\"wp-image-41298\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/roadmaps\/simple-product-roadmap-044a3516-2798-45b9-a010-996e327895c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>You can also categorize your tasks by priority. Simply&nbsp;pick a corresponding color for each level of priority, like in&nbsp;the monthly project schedule template below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/roadmaps\/simple-product-roadmap-044a3516-2798-45b9-a010-996e327895c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/project-plan-template-10.png\" alt=\"project plan template\" class=\"wp-image-16470\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/roadmaps\/simple-product-roadmap-044a3516-2798-45b9-a010-996e327895c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:&nbsp;<\/strong>Use Venngage&#8217;s simple <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/roadmap-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roadmap Maker<\/a> tool to create roadmaps in minutes. No design know-how required.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Modern project schedule example<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>How to make your project plan design look sleek and modern? Keep it clean with minimalist layouts, sans-serif fonts, and consistent color schemes. Also ad smart icons and whitespace for a polished, modern vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like this one below:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/schedules\/blue-modern-project-management-schedule-6b5d4648-3d03-428f-a5f7-877f99d4f678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blue-Modern-Project-Management-Schedule-Template.png\" alt=\"Modern Project Schedule Template\" class=\"wp-image-42680\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/schedules\/blue-modern-project-management-schedule-6b5d4648-3d03-428f-a5f7-877f99d4f678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>A vertical infographic is a creative way to present the tasks and timeline required to execute on a project. Big icons help the reader better understand each step. Plus, the milestones are broken out and easy to skim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Sales action work plan template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s so much to love in this project plan template: the use of gradient in the background color for modern aesthetics, icons for communicating relevant information, and plenty of line breaks between items for a clean layout:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/gradient-sales-action-plan-132e852d-d706-4df9-b34d-c24fbf5bb8ba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Gradient-Sales-Action-Plan-Template-.png\" alt=\"Gradient Sales Work Plan Template\" class=\"wp-image-42687\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/gradient-sales-action-plan-132e852d-d706-4df9-b34d-c24fbf5bb8ba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This sales work plan template goes beyond planning. It also helps managers assess the quality of the work and if the employees in question were able to meet their deadlines. This is a great asset that comes handy during performance reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Simple work plan template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This simple work plan template clearly outlines which team is responsible for what, and when, so you can keep everyone aligned as work is carried out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/roadmaps\/simple-project-management-roadmap-b9297870-d4b3-46d6-9e2f-b425cb8049ab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1056\" height=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Simple-Project-Management-Roadmap-Template.png\" alt=\"Simple Work Plan Template\" class=\"wp-image-42688\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/roadmaps\/simple-project-management-roadmap-b9297870-d4b3-46d6-9e2f-b425cb8049ab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Project execution&nbsp;depends on properly mapping out all the tasks and activities first. Then, once you get going, you can monitor progress based on your roadmap. Continual monitoring is key and be prepared to revise your goals and your roadmap as the project progresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">In the&nbsp;process map template below, they used eight simple keywords for each step of their project.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/dark-logo-design-process-infographic-c3e85de5-3f63-4f3e-8f6c-cf3cdd9f2bd1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Project-Plan-Examples11.png\" alt=\"Project Plan Examples11\" class=\"wp-image-21153\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/dark-logo-design-process-infographic-c3e85de5-3f63-4f3e-8f6c-cf3cdd9f2bd1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>The common words and phrases in this simple project planner template will make communication a lot smoother. Now the product team will know exactly what you mean when you say you\u2019re working on the \u201cSketch\u201d step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, this next project process template simply breaks down the project workflow into &#8220;Steps&#8221; to keep things straightforward:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/4-steps-to-post-a-job-admin-process-infographic-0bad9aa9-7b49-47e0-809b-0fcb3a617247\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/4-Steps-To-Post-a-Job-Admin-Process-Infographic-Template.png\" alt=\"4 Steps To Post a Job Admin Project Process Infographic Template\" class=\"wp-image-41364\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/4-steps-to-post-a-job-admin-process-infographic-0bad9aa9-7b49-47e0-809b-0fcb3a617247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Further Reading<\/strong>: Our <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/process-infographic-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">g<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/process-infographic-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uide to creating process infographics<\/a>, with templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"checklists\"><strong>Checklists (best for repeatable processes like onboarding)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are useful for repeatable workflows where consistency matters more than complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. Onboarding project checklist template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;the project checklist template below, a supervisor can easily glance at their company\u2019s extensive onboarding process and keep track of their responsibilities pertaining to new hires in their first day, week, month, even year:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/marketing-sprint-checklist-c026a686-abde-415b-a100-2d7317a3dadb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/12\/hr-project-plan-template.jpg\" alt=\"hr-project-plan-template\" class=\"wp-image-33153\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/marketing-sprint-checklist-c026a686-abde-415b-a100-2d7317a3dadb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Onboarding new employees is a project that practically begs for a checklist.\u00a0It&#8217;s a simple and easy-to-reference way to\u00a0document the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordlayouts.com\/new-hire-onboarding-checklists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">onboarding process<\/a>. You&#8217;ll keep both trainer and trainee motivated and on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16. Simple project checklist example<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Want a way to quickly&nbsp;add and delete items&nbsp;in your checklist? The project plan checklist below is a&nbsp;smart template, meaning you&nbsp;just need to press Add or Delete to add or remove rows.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/simple-audit-checklist-5b79e68d-efd2-4a7e-9aa4-5d97047f1d09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/5b79e68d-efd2-4a7e-9aa4-5d97047f1d09.png\" alt=\"Simple Project Checklist Template\" class=\"wp-image-42698\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/simple-audit-checklist-5b79e68d-efd2-4a7e-9aa4-5d97047f1d09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>The list format of this template makes it intuitive for users to follow the items and keeps everything organized at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>17. HR project plan checklist template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is yet another checklist template, but it includes context on the left panel and makes the most of headers and background colors to separate one section from another:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/new-hire-onboarding-hr-checklist-63dc3b31-7dc7-49c2-b67b-b24758f69ec9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21.png\" alt=\"New Hire Onboarding HR Checklist\n\" class=\"wp-image-80609\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/new-hire-onboarding-hr-checklist-63dc3b31-7dc7-49c2-b67b-b24758f69ec9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This project checklist template&nbsp;is for onboarding, but you can customize it for any project and divide the tasks by milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Send the checklist to your team so they know exactly what&#8217;s required of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><b>Pro Tip<\/b>: Not a designer? No problem. Use Venngage&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/checklist-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Checklist Maker<\/a> to create free checklists&nbsp;online today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>18. Project management checklist<\/strong><\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes time to launch your project or product accurately tracking what needs to get done is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a smaller company, it\u2019s easy to keep track of what everyone is working on. But as your brand grows this becomes almost an impossible task. Especially as employees start breaking into smaller teams to tackle a project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now a simple <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project management checklist<\/a> like the example below can help you ensure everything gets done on time:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Project-Plan-Examples5.png\" alt=\"Project Plan Example\" class=\"wp-image-21147\" width=\"500\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Source: <\/strong>Pinterest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this project plan example, they use a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-pick-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wide range of colors<\/a> to break tasks down by teams. This approach will help the managers quickly see what needs to be done next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus checking off tasks like this will help each team feel like they are working towards a common goal. You could even print this example off and hang it up in your office so everyone knows exactly what&#8217;s going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"status-reports\"><strong>Status reports (best for stakeholder trust)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Status report templates make it easier to share updates, flag risks and keep stakeholders informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>19. Monthly project status report template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your report doesn&#8217;t need to be complicated. This project status report template provides a simple one-page snapshot that stakeholders can understand at a glance. The status of each item and any issues are easy to skim.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/monthly-project-status-report-4ec1e419-d597-4861-91db-da4347d121ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/project-status-report-template-1.png\" alt=\"project status report template\" class=\"wp-image-16479\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/monthly-project-status-report-4ec1e419-d597-4861-91db-da4347d121ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Did you notice the absence of grid lines in the project overview section above? This is a perfect example to showcase that you don&#8217;t always need grids or a table to organize information. You can use bold fonts, good alignment, and colors smartly to clearly lay out information across the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>20. Simple project status report example<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A great way to make your content pop out from the background is to use contrast to distinguish the text from the background, like this template does:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/neon-project-status-progress-report-287054b3-c0c2-4f21-924c-f4c41f61c4e6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Neon-Project-Status-Progress-Report-Template-.png\" alt=\"Simple Project Status Progress Report Template\" class=\"wp-image-42700\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/neon-project-status-progress-report-287054b3-c0c2-4f21-924c-f4c41f61c4e6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This project status report template features a cool &#8220;project completion&#8221; bar so everyone can know at a glance the current status. This template goes beyond issues to highlight any risks, variables or assumptions that might interfere with meeting the next milestone or closing out the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>21. Project management status report example<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re submitting a status update to your stakeholders, however, you may want to include more context. That&#8217;s where a multi-page project status report template&nbsp;may be necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/project-status-report-e1dc56f7-c695-47c0-b9c3-e12e6c4c497b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/project-status-report-template-2.png\" alt=\"project status report template\" class=\"wp-image-16480\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/project-status-report-e1dc56f7-c695-47c0-b9c3-e12e6c4c497b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>When creating a multi-page project plan, be sure to include a summary. This will help make your project plan more reader-friendly and easier to scan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/project-business-plan-562dda77-c328-445b-b459-57fb66d5c612\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/pink-project-plan-templates.jpg\" alt=\"Pink project plan template\" class=\"wp-image-33543\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/project-business-plan-562dda77-c328-445b-b459-57fb66d5c612\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong>: With highly collaborative project plans, it&#8217;s important to make them&nbsp;easily accessible to all team members. <strong>Real-Time Collaboration<\/strong> lets teams work together to design plans, provide feedback, and make edits in real-time.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/real-time-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn about Real-Time Collaboration here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Want a simpler solution to creating a work schedule? Try a&nbsp;work plan template. Simply add your text to fill out the plan for each day. Or use our <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/calendar-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">calendar maker<\/a> tool to browse schedule templates and&nbsp;customize them for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"industry-real-world\"><strong>Industry &amp; real-world examples<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>22. Hospital planning process project plan<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/5-stage-planning-process-hospital-timeline-318b4aab-a562-4e08-84a0-2f4c7f88cb4a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5-Stage-Planning-Process-Hospital-Timeline-Infographic-Template.png\" alt=\"5 Stage Planning Process Hospital Timeline Infographic Template\" class=\"wp-image-42622\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/5-stage-planning-process-hospital-timeline-318b4aab-a562-4e08-84a0-2f4c7f88cb4a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This snake timeline layout like the one above is great for timelines with lots of points and not much text. They&#8217;re very space efficient. Only use them when you want to focus on the visuals, perhaps when you&#8217;re presenting a high-level overview to a boss or client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>23. Construction project plan template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a multi-page project plan, you can still keep it&nbsp;simple and easy to&nbsp;understand&nbsp;by organizing your information in an engaging way using illustrations, big headers and lots of white space, like in the template above.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/green-stripes-project-plan-0d235307-da1e-43f9-bd51-5e713bb7bff4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Green-Stripes-Project-Plan-Template.png\" alt=\"Green Stripes Project Plan Template\" class=\"wp-image-42637\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/green-stripes-project-plan-0d235307-da1e-43f9-bd51-5e713bb7bff4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>24. Content marketing project plan template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This marketing project plan template is incredibly detailed, with sections for goals, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/competitor-analysis-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">competitor analysis<\/a>, workflow and more. Click on the template image for a full preview.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/proposals\/content-marketing-plan-7b463d31-bbb6-423e-a6ce-c70045bc4d9c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Content-Marketing-Proposal.png\" alt=\"Content Marketing Project Plan Template\" class=\"wp-image-41370\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/proposals\/content-marketing-plan-7b463d31-bbb6-423e-a6ce-c70045bc4d9c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>25. Project marketing plan template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes you need a simple project marketing plan to help pitch your agency and provide a high-level overview, like this template does:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/project-marketing-plan-75ae3fcf-62c0-436b-a8a8-aa6c38647692\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Project-Marketing-Plan-Template.png\" alt=\"Project Marketing Plan Template\" class=\"wp-image-41315\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/project-marketing-plan-75ae3fcf-62c0-436b-a8a8-aa6c38647692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: Our <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/marketing-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide to marketing plans<\/a>, including&nbsp;formatting tips, how to visualize data creatively (and easily) and templates to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>26. Nonprofit fundraising plan template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A fundraising timeline&nbsp;can be critical to your campaign \u2014 from start to finish. Include it in your fundraising plan to illustrate targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, add it to your internal reports as the campaign progresses to show the&nbsp;amount raised to date. You can also release it to your donors to motivate them to contribute as you inch closer to your goal.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/nonprofit-fundraising-timeline-e770b893-cba5-4c1d-ac40-51bb3f62532d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Nonprofit-Fundraising-Timeline-Template.png\" alt=\"Nonprofit Fundraising Timeline Template\" class=\"wp-image-41294\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/nonprofit-fundraising-timeline-e770b893-cba5-4c1d-ac40-51bb3f62532d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>You can also include a fundraising timeline in your final report to your nonprofit&#8217;s donors to show what they achieved. It&#8217;s the perfect way to say thank you and it&#8217;s also a great way to engage donors and encourage repeat donations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/end-of-year-fundraising-campaign-planning-timeline-f4bde976-8a99-4700-a2af-ca73fea7d5ba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/End-of-Year-Fundraising-Campaign-Planning-Timeline-Infographic-Template.png\" alt=\"End of Year Fundraising Campaign Planning Timeline Infographic Template\" class=\"wp-image-41431\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/end-of-year-fundraising-campaign-planning-timeline-f4bde976-8a99-4700-a2af-ca73fea7d5ba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>27. Nonprofit communications plan template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A communications plan should prepare your organization for key events or dates, but be flexible enough to adapt to changing times, advises the Council of Nonprofits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to define your goals, understand your <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/buyer-persona-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">buyer persona<\/a>, and determine the most effective channels and messaging.&nbsp;This template addresses all these areas:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/simple-nonprofit-marketing-plan-fccafc38-bdcb-4db8-8563-9c4567f8e8a4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Simple-Nonprofit-Marketing-Plan-Template.png\" alt=\"Simple Nonprofit Communications Plan Template\" class=\"wp-image-41432\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/simple-nonprofit-marketing-plan-fccafc38-bdcb-4db8-8563-9c4567f8e8a4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Also think about including a timeline of key events and special days such as World Mental Health Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: Our complete guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/nonprofit-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nonprofit marketing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"healthcare\"><strong>28. Process mapping in healthcare<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Using project process maps in healthcare help stakeholders understand&nbsp;an entire process, without resorting to confusing documentation.&nbsp;Visuals help with comprehension, especially regarding the <em>sequence<\/em> a project will follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These visuals can take the form of timelines, flowcharts, step-by-step infographics and more. This planning process timeline&nbsp;is a high-level overview of building a new hospital, from service offerings to architectural plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When considering the implementation of such plans, healthcare professionals often delve into detailed analyses, including weighing the pros and cons of EHR systems, to ensure the optimal integration of technology in enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/planning-process-healthcare-timeline-93253699-bde3-4303-aaad-e2e5162bf2a9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Planning-Process-Healthcare-Timeline-Infographic-Template.png\" alt=\"Process Mapping in Healthcare Timeline Infographic Template\" class=\"wp-image-41418\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/planning-process-healthcare-timeline-93253699-bde3-4303-aaad-e2e5162bf2a9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Process mapping in healthcare also helps with outlining an existing system and then analyzing how that system can be improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/medical-administrative-process-infographic-22a57e53-0b0a-4918-8a3b-6eb19e6b25c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22.png\" alt=\"Medical Administrative Process Infographic\n\" class=\"wp-image-80612\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-114x300.png 114w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-390x1024.png 390w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-768x2017.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-585x1536.png 585w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-780x2048.png 780w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-730x1917.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/medical-administrative-process-infographic-22a57e53-0b0a-4918-8a3b-6eb19e6b25c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This process map looks at improving how healthcare organizations put in place new&nbsp;medical administrative processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/templates?ref=home&#038;preview=22a57e53-0b0a-4918-8a3b-6eb19e6b25c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>:&nbsp;Our <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/brand-guidelines-templates\/#5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post on branding guidelines<\/a>, including a template specific to the healthcare industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/marketing-strategy-session-mind-map-c060e9a9-3218-44fb-aa74-771e637ccd0c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: Our <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/case-study-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post on case study examples<\/a>, with templates that work across industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>29. Branding project plan template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venngage<\/a>, we try to make sure that at the end of each step in our project we have a deliverable to show for it. Otherwise, we are just spinning our wheels and working on things that don\u2019t really matter at that step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you weren\u2019t aware, a deliverable is something tangible that you can show to the rest of the team. Like in this simple project planner template, they include deliverables like a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/presentations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">presentation<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Project-Plan-Examples12.png\" alt=\"Project Plan Examples12\" class=\"wp-image-21154\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A lot of the time, simple project plans fail because they don\u2019t list deliverables or the ones they do are too vague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a good deliverable is very descriptive and has a due date. A bad one is open and never really has an end date in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just remember to be realistic when planning your project, and you will be set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"business-world-examples\"><strong>Project plan examples from the business world<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a little more inspiration for your project plans, be sure to check out some of the examples we found below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>30. Project planning template using multiple visuals<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As you have seen in this article, there\u2019s not one project plan example that fits every company perfectly. Some simple projects may only need a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/flow-chart-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flow chart<\/a>, but others could need diverse visuals across a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/marketing-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">multipage marketing plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why your project plan should use a mix of different visuals to efficiently explain the process. Or in some cases, many processes, like in the beautiful project plan below:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Project-Plan-Examples4.jpg\" alt=\"Project Plan Examples4\" class=\"wp-image-21146\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This project plan example is almost a work of art, but it still gets their point across very effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Featuring a flowchart to illustrate their ideation process:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Project-Plan-Examples6.jpg\" alt=\"Project Plan Examples6\" class=\"wp-image-21148\" width=\"500\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A timeline project plan to break down the release schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Project-Plan-Examples1.jpg\" alt=\"Project Plan Examples1\" class=\"wp-image-21143\" width=\"500\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>And even this unique bubble chart:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Project-Plan-Examples9.jpg\" alt=\"Project Plan Examples9\" class=\"wp-image-21151\" width=\"500\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Overall, it\u2019s one of the most unique project plans we have ever seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>31. Project planning example<\/strong><\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes telling your team to just go do something is not the best course of action. Especially when there\u2019s is an approaching due date that needs to be met. It\u2019s safe to say that a lot of time will be wasted as they try to figure out where to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, a great planner will actually give these team members the tools they need to succeed. Just like they did in this project plan sample for a startup weekend:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Project-Plan-Examples2.jpg\" alt=\"Project Plan Examples2\" class=\"wp-image-21144\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Source<\/strong>: Flickr.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the bottom of this bold project plan, there are a handful of tools and processes that should be followed at each step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, these people can hit the ground running and get their tasks done on time. Instead of wasting half the time searching for the solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><\/b><strong>32. Infographic project plan example<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Good design work is consistent, it\u2019s as simple as that. You want each of your graphics to feel and look the same throughout. Otherwise, people are going to focus on the random design elements, instead of your important content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about how much a simple misspelling distracted you in an email or presentation. Inconsistent design choices are kinda like typos in the design world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, this consistency can help you quickly distill info to a reader. Design elements like color, shapes, and icons can add a ton of context to any&nbsp;complex project plan. This is especially true when you use them in combination with <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/white-space-design\/\">white space design<\/a>, like this template does:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Project-Plan-Examples13.jpg\" alt=\"Project Plan Examples13\" class=\"wp-image-21155\" width=\"500\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Source: <\/strong>Pinterest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this project plan infographic, they use colored lines to indicate the answer to a question. Then they added simple flat icons to give each question some supporting info. And a single shape to illustrate the deliverables for each process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may not be the most traditional project&nbsp;plan&nbsp;example, but it does get the point across with its many visual elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to choose the right project plan template (in 3 Minutes)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The right project plan template depends on who\u2019s using it, what decisions it supports, and how often it needs updating. Teams that get this wrong usually end up with plans that look good but don\u2019t get used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Identify your primary audience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by clarifying who will rely on the plan most:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Executives<\/strong> need high-level goals, timelines, and risk visibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project managers<\/strong> need tasks, dependencies, and clear ownership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team members<\/strong> need actionable steps and deadlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clients or stakeholders<\/strong> need progress, milestones, and outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Match the plan format to the job<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose a format that supports the work itself. <strong>Timelines and roadmaps<\/strong> work best for strategy, <strong>schedules and work plans<\/strong> for execution and <strong>checklists or status reports<\/strong> for consistency and communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Decide how often it will change<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Plans that update frequently benefit from flexible, easy-to-edit templates. For fixed-scope projects, a more structured layout helps maintain clarity and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do you plan a project from start to finish?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually starting the process is one of the hardest parts of project planning. This is because there\u2019s so much potential, you might not know what to begin with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your team may have so many ideas, that it becomes overwhelming and unorganized in a manner of minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you\u2019re not sure where to start, this simple process map template can help you kick off the planning in a more structured way.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/project-0-min-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/project-0-min-1-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99328\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/project-0-min-1-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/project-0-min-1-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/project-0-min-1-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/project-0-min-1-730x945.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/project-0-min-1.png 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/the-planning-process-d89aae1e-e360-46d4-8007-07dbcb4ff1d9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-practices\"><strong>Project plan design best practices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some practical tips to create visually appealing and effective project plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Illustrate steps in a process&nbsp;with&nbsp;icons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/infographic-design-6-ways-to-use-icons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Icons<\/a> are one type of visual that can be used to make information more memorable. Pair an icon with an important piece of text to help it stand out and stick in the reader&#8217;s mind:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/project-timeline-e359ed12-ff07-456a-92ef-bb6250dc11b0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Colorful-Marketing-Timeline-Project-Plan.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful Marketing Timeline Project Plan\" class=\"wp-image-28630\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>People tend to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukessays.com\/essays\/psychology\/the-effectiveness-of-pictures-and-words-on-memory-recall-psychology-essay.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remember images<\/a> better than words. Look for ways to incorporate visual memory-prompters in your project plan design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project timeline template uses icons to illustrate each step in the process. This reinforces the information, and gives readers a visual to refer back to:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/project-timeline-e359ed12-ff07-456a-92ef-bb6250dc11b0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/project-plan-templates-8.png\" alt=\"project plan template\" class=\"wp-image-16466\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/project-timeline-e359ed12-ff07-456a-92ef-bb6250dc11b0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Use a timeline to show an overview of your project plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While your project plan should include the details of your project, offering a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-summarize\/\">visual summary<\/a> will help keep your team on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a <strong>project timeline template<\/strong> that offers an overview of your project&#8217;s phases, as well as the expected beginning and completion dates.&nbsp;For example, this <strong>project timeline template<\/strong> outlines that tasks and milestones for each month in a year:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/dark-monthly-timeline-5a2ece69-9842-40fa-bfbb-9e611f06d0cd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/project-plan-template-11.png\" alt=\"project plan template\" class=\"wp-image-16472\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/dark-monthly-timeline-5a2ece69-9842-40fa-bfbb-9e611f06d0cd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Incorporate the theme of your project into your design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A project should always prioritize function over form. At the same time, you should also find ways to make your design engaging for the end users, like this template does by presenting plain-vanilla content in an intriguing layout:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/monthly-timeline-9af8d869-b3ba-4051-8283-e1cc14c4e552\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Donut-Monthly-Project-Plan.jpg\" alt=\"Donut Monthly Project Plan\" class=\"wp-image-28633\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the goals of a project plan is to inspire confidence in your team \u2014 or the people who will be funding your project. Especially if you can inject some of your <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/branding-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">branding into the design<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding surprising design elements will help engage and excite readers. For example, this project planning template for a baking company incorporates a donut into the design:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/monthly-timeline-9af8d869-b3ba-4051-8283-e1cc14c4e552\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/project-plan-template-12.png\" alt=\"project plan template\" class=\"wp-image-16473\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/monthly-timeline-9af8d869-b3ba-4051-8283-e1cc14c4e552\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Use a chart to track your project&#8217;s process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/strategy-project-timeline-e19e1429-f820-45ee-8d93-e056c551f0ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Creative-Agency-Product-Plan-Template.jpg\" alt=\"Creative Agency Product Plan Template\" class=\"wp-image-28634\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can track your project using a flexible chart that&#8217;s easy to update, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\">chart templates<\/a> offered by Venngage. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/process-infographics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">process infographic templates<\/a>&nbsp;can also come in handy here, if you want to visualize the phases in a project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, this project planning template uses a simple bar graph to track the duration of each phase. The updates are tracked in the top right corner:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/strategy-project-timeline-e19e1429-f820-45ee-8d93-e056c551f0ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/project-plan-templates-2-1.png\" alt=\"project plan template\" class=\"wp-image-16478\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/strategy-project-timeline-e19e1429-f820-45ee-8d93-e056c551f0ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Venngage templates allow you to create multiple copies of a design so that you can keep a copy of past iterations for reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Use a project&nbsp;schedule template to keep track of&nbsp;tasks or events<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/event-project-timeline-cd46dd16-186b-4b10-950b-b0679e643f29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Event-Timeline-Project-Plan-Template.jpg\" alt=\"Event Timeline Project Plan Template\" class=\"wp-image-28635\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Are there specific dates that certain&nbsp;tasks needs to be completed on? You may want to <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/calendar-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">create a calendar<\/a> that specifies what should be done on what day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example,&nbsp;if your team is executing on an event like a conference, then a calendar is necessary for keeping&nbsp;events for specific dates organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this <strong>project&nbsp;schedule template<\/strong>, for example, the events are color-coded by type, making it easier to scan:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/event-project-timeline-cd46dd16-186b-4b10-950b-b0679e643f29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/project-plan-template-14.png\" alt=\"project plan template\" class=\"wp-image-16481\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/event-project-timeline-cd46dd16-186b-4b10-950b-b0679e643f29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Rate your process using&nbsp;an icon chart<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/project-status-report-aad0a7de-1bd6-454b-a1d0-1121537c928f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Project-Status-Project-Plan-Template.jpg\" alt=\"Project Status Project Plan Template\" class=\"wp-image-28638\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/icon-story\/\">icon chart<\/a> uses (you guessed it) icons to represent units of measurement. When coming up with&nbsp;ways to&nbsp;embellish your project plan design, find ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/visual-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visualize information<\/a> that you want to highlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project status report template uses check mark icons to rate the success of three different aspects of the project:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/project-status-report-aad0a7de-1bd6-454b-a1d0-1121537c928f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1.png\" alt=\"project plan template \" class=\"wp-image-16484\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/project-status-report-aad0a7de-1bd6-454b-a1d0-1121537c928f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS PROJECT PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>7. Illustrate how each project is connected with a flowchart infographic<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This project plan example uses a flowchart infographic to work through a productivity plan:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/company-action-plan-mind-map-b4ba7765-62de-4f1d-9249-67d2ffff56ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Mind-Map-Project-Plan-Template.jpg\" alt=\"Mind Map Project Plan Template\" class=\"wp-image-28641\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>At Venngage, we really love using <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/flow-chart-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>flowchart infographics<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;in all facets of our planning. These graphics are a solid way to show how a project should progress and how each part is connected to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And when your team is working on a complicated process, a visual representation can help you keep it all organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/company-action-plan-mind-map-b4ba7765-62de-4f1d-9249-67d2ffff56ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21145\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Project-Plan-Examples3.png\" alt=\"Project Plan Examples3\" width=\"650\" height=\"502\"><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/company-action-plan-mind-map-b4ba7765-62de-4f1d-9249-67d2ffff56ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>USE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach allows designers to show how each step was related, and how it affected the other steps. If they would have just listed all of that information, the relationships between all of it would be lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We would recommend using a flowchart to help explain how a single part works, not for an entire project plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Venngage, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/flowchart-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make flowcharts<\/a>&nbsp;that are functional and look great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do I use Venngage to create a project plan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s simple to modify&nbsp;the project planning templates in this blog post with our drag-and-drop online editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a sneak peek at how&nbsp;our editor works, including the text editing bar, icon and stock photo library (free), photo upload function and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/colorful-timeline-c38a9d92-774b-4505-93f4-ce5b1266dfa9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Colorful-Timeline-Infographic-Screenshot.png\" alt=\"project plan template\" class=\"wp-image-35905\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s how to get started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up for a free Venngage account<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/support.venngage.com\/article\/81-how-do-i-use-templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project plan templates<\/a> (some are free, some are paid).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the template you like and start customizing it in our simple online editor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgrade to a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">paid plan<\/a> to download your project plan as a PDF, PNG or in PowerPoint format.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/download.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/05\/download.png\" alt=\"project plan template\" class=\"wp-image-16492\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With these foundational tips, you&#8217;ll be well on your way to creating an impressive \u2014 and effective! \u2014 project plan. 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