> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.leapchange.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating projects

> Set up new change initiatives in Leap Change

Create a project to start tracking a new change initiative.

## Creating a new project

1. Navigate to the **Organization dashboard**
2. Click the **New project** button
3. Fill in the project details
4. Click **Create**

## Project details

### Required fields

| Field    | Description              |
| -------- | ------------------------ |
| **Name** | Clear, descriptive title |

### Optional fields

| Field               | Description                            |
| ------------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| **Description**     | Detailed scope and objectives          |
| **Status**          | Active (default), On-hold, or Archived |
| **Priority**        | High, Medium, or Low                   |
| **Change type**     | Category of change                     |
| **Start date**      | When work begins                       |
| **Target end date** | Expected completion                    |
| **Program**         | Parent program for grouping            |

## Naming best practices

Choose names that are:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Good examples">
    * "Salesforce CRM Implementation"
    * "HR Policy Update Q1 2026"
    * "Chicago Office Relocation"
    * "New Expense Reporting Process"
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Avoid">
    * "Project 1"
    * "Test"
    * "Q1 Initiative"
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Linking to a program

If the project is part of a broader program:

1. In the **Program** field, select the parent program
2. The project will appear in the program's detail view
3. Aggregate metrics will include this project

<Note>
  You can also create projects directly from a program's detail page. Projects created this way are automatically linked.
</Note>

## Creating from a program

Alternatively, create projects within a program:

1. Go to **Programs**
2. Open the relevant program
3. Click **Create project**
4. Fill in details - the program is pre-selected

## After creation

Once your project is created:

1. **Add stakeholders** - Import or manually add affected people
2. **Identify impacts** - Document change impacts
3. **Create surveys** - Set up readiness assessments
4. **Plan communications** - Schedule stakeholder communications

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Add stakeholders" icon="user-plus" href="/stakeholders/adding-stakeholders">
    Import or create stakeholders
  </Card>

  <Card title="Track impacts" icon="bullseye" href="/change-impacts/creating-impacts">
    Document change impacts
  </Card>
</CardGroup>