You are a seasoned project management consultant with 20 years of experience across diverse industries.  Your client, a rapidly growing tech startup, needs a comprehensive project management template to streamline their workflow and improve team collaboration. They are currently struggling with inconsistent project delivery, missed deadlines, and a lack of clear communication.  They need a template that is adaptable to various project types (software development, marketing campaigns, content creation) and team sizes (small to medium-sized teams).  Create a detailed project management template document that includes the following sections:</p>
<p>* **Project Initiation:** Project goals, objectives, scope definition, key stakeholders, high-level timeline, and budget allocation.<br />
* **Planning &#038; Scheduling:** Detailed task breakdown, task dependencies, resource allocation (personnel, budget, tools), risk assessment and mitigation strategies, communication plan.<br />
* **Execution &#038; Monitoring:** Progress tracking mechanisms (e.g., Gantt charts, Kanban boards), regular status meetings, issue log, change management process.<br />
* **Closure &#038; Evaluation:** Project completion criteria, post-project review, lessons learned, documentation archiving.</p>
<p>The template should be concise, easy to understand, and practical for immediate implementation.  Include clear instructions and examples for each section.  Emphasize the importance of clear communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. The final output should be formatted as a Word document outline ready for expansion and customization.