Scope Summary
Concise description of deliverables, exclusions, and acceptance criteria so reviewers understand what is and is not covered.
A Walk Thru clarifies roles, documents assumptions, and creates an auditable trail of approvals so teams can avoid rework and disputes. It supports consistent handoffs and provides a single source of truth for timeline and scope decisions.
Project managers, project sponsors, functional leads, and contract administrators commonly prepare and circulate the Walk Thru to ensure alignment across stakeholders.
Distribution often includes external approvers or vendors for signature and acknowledgment; maintain a copy in the project record after final signoff.
Concise description of deliverables, exclusions, and acceptance criteria so reviewers understand what is and is not covered.
Key dates and deliverables with responsible parties and handoff conditions to drive scheduling and gating decisions.
Role-based assignments and RACI-style clarity for who is responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed for each task.
Top project risks, mitigations, and underlying assumptions that materially affect schedule, cost, or scope.
Signatory blocks, approval order, and defined acceptance tests or completion evidence required for formal signoff.
Referenced documents such as SOWs, budgets, technical specs, or change logs attached or linked for auditability.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signing Order | Sequential or parallel routing per approval matrix |
| Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or advanced ID verification |
| Notifications | Automated reminders and escalation rules |
| Retention | Set automatic archive and export policies |
Choose a platform that supports secure eSigning, audit trails, and the integrations your project environment requires.
Verify the vendor provides ESIGN/UETA compliance and, if needed, HIPAA BAA, 21 CFR Part 11 support, or SSO/SAML for enterprise access control.
Complete initial draft at least two weeks before baseline.
Allow 3–5 business days for stakeholder review.
Expect sponsor approval within 5–10 business days.
Obtain all signatures before work packages commence.
Store final signed copy within project repository immediately after signoff.
Define scope, objectives, and primary stakeholders.
Create schedule, assign resources, and document assumptions.
Circulate for signatures and capture formal acceptance.
Execute handoffs, update logs, and archive signed record.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
The PMO adopted a standardized Walk Thru for portfolio projects to reduce review loops.
A property development team used electronic Walk Thrus to coordinate contractors and permits.