> ## 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.

# Projects overview

> Manage change initiatives in Leap Change

Projects are the primary organizational unit for change initiatives in Leap Change. Each project represents a single change effort and contains stakeholders, impacts, surveys, tasks, and communication plans.

## What is a project?

A project in Leap Change represents a specific change initiative such as:

* Software implementation (new CRM, ERP upgrade)
* Organizational restructuring
* Process improvements
* Policy changes
* Facility moves or consolidations

## Project properties

### Basic information

| Field           | Description                               |
| --------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| **Name**        | Descriptive title for the initiative      |
| **Description** | Detailed overview of scope and objectives |
| **Status**      | Active, On-hold, or Archived              |
| **Priority**    | High, Medium, or Low                      |
| **Change type** | Category of change                        |

### Timeline

| Field               | Description                |
| ------------------- | -------------------------- |
| **Start date**      | When the initiative begins |
| **Target end date** | Expected completion        |

### Organization

| Field          | Description                  |
| -------------- | ---------------------------- |
| **Program**    | Parent program (optional)    |
| **Created by** | User who created the project |

## Project statuses

| Status       | Description           | Use case                           |
| ------------ | --------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| **Active**   | Currently in progress | Default for ongoing work           |
| **On-hold**  | Temporarily paused    | Waiting for decisions or resources |
| **Archived** | No longer active      | Completed or cancelled initiatives |

## What's included in a project

Each project contains:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Stakeholders" icon="users">
    People affected by or involved in the change
  </Card>

  <Card title="Change impacts" icon="bullseye">
    Identified effects of the change
  </Card>

  <Card title="Surveys" icon="clipboard-list">
    Readiness assessments and feedback
  </Card>

  <Card title="Communication plans" icon="message">
    Stakeholder communication activities
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tasks" icon="check-square">
    Work items on the Kanban board
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Accessing projects

View projects from:

1. **Organization dashboard** - Shows all projects with counts
2. **Programs** - Projects grouped by program
3. **Direct URL** - Link directly to a project

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create a project" icon="plus" href="/projects/creating-projects">
    Set up your first change initiative
  </Card>

  <Card title="Project settings" icon="cog" href="/projects/project-settings">
    Configure project properties
  </Card>
</CardGroup>