Bare-Bones Project Planning Template (for DIY Projects)

Overwhelmed by project management tools—or just don’t have one?

Not every project needs fancy software, automated reminders, or color-coded milestones. Sometimes, you just need a simple, visual place to map out your ideas and plan your steps.

This bare-bones project planning template is designed for:

• Solo or ad hoc projects
• People without project management software
• Anyone who wants to get organized without the fuss

It’s not a handholding template, and it’s not meant to keep you “on track.” Instead, it gives you a clear, visual framework to dump your thoughts, think through your steps, and revisit as you go.

Perfect for pairing with your own organization system—or for getting a project out of your head and onto paper.

Specs:

• Customizable to fit your project needs
• Delivered as an Excel file
• Compatible with other spreadsheet systems (e.g., Google Sheets)
• Does not include suggested project milestones