Governs project proposal, approval, execution, and completion lifecycle. ## Purpose Establish clear processes for initiating, managing, and completing Labs Projects to ensure effective experimentation and resource stewardship. ## Scope - Project proposal and approval - Resource allocation - Execution and coordination - Completion and publishing ## Authority - **Proposal:** Labs Members - **Approval:** Manager Council - **Execution:** Labs Coordinator and project team - **Closure:** Manager Council ## Procedures **Proposal** 1. Member develops project proposal including: - Objectives and scope - Team composition and roles - Resource requirements (time, budget) - Timeline and milestones - Expected outputs - IP and licensing approach 2. Proposal submitted to Manager Council 3. Council reviews within 14 days **Approval** 1. Manager Council evaluates: - Alignment with Labs mission - Resource availability - Team capacity - Risk assessment 2. Council approves, requests modifications, or declines 3. Approved projects receive resource allocation 4. Coordinator designated and project initiated **Execution** - Coordinator facilitates project activities - Regular check-ins with Manager Council (monthly minimum) - Progress documented in project workspace - Budget tracked per Project Financial Records - Scope changes require Manager approval **Completion** 1. Project outputs documented and published 2. Final report submitted to Manager Council 3. Learnings shared with Labs community 4. Resources reconciled and project closed 5. IP transferred per project agreement ## Related Roles - [[Labs Coordinator]] - [[Labs Member]] - [[Labs Participant]] - [[Labs Manager]] ## Related Groups - [[Labs Projects]] - [[Manager Council]] ## Related Assets - [[Project Financial Records]] - [[Project IP]]