Abstract

Contemporary projects are increasingly complex and interconnected, requiring assessment tools that extend beyond traditional operational metrics. Existing project health checklists are often outdated, time-intensive, and fail to capture emerging dimensions critical for modern project management. This study develops an interactive Project Health Checklist to address these gaps, encompassing ten dimensions: justification, expertise, sustainability, clear responsibilities, resources, project plan, artificial intelligence, stakeholder engagement, cost, and regenerative practices. The framework was derived from a structured synthesis of six case studies, from which assessment questions were developed and pilot tested using a Red-Amber-Green (RAG) indicator system. By integrating conventional and emerging dimensions, the framework includes a visual project health check indicator and dashboard display designed to support structured reflection and comparative assessment across project dimensions. The proposed tool contributes to project management and sustainability literature by providing a practical, conceptually grounded framework that supports more resilient, adaptive, and socially responsible project outcomes.

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