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Playbooks vs. One-Off Projects

Understand the differences between reusable project templates and one-off projects in OnRamp so you can choose the right approach.

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Written by Dylan Main
Updated over a month ago

Summary / When to Use This

In OnRamp, you can launch projects in two main ways: from a Playbook or as a One-Off Project. Playbooks are best for repeatable processes you want to standardize, while one-off projects give you flexibility for unique, ad-hoc work. Choosing the right option helps you balance consistency with customization.


Before You Begin

  • Make sure you have the Admin or Creator role to launch projects.

  • Review your organization’s Playbook Library before creating a new one — there may already be a reusable workflow you can start from.


Steps to Follow

1. Understand Playbooks

Playbooks are reusable blueprints for projects you run often.

  • Include preset tasks, stages, roles, and logic.

  • Ensure every new project follows the same structure for consistency.

  • Can be updated centrally — future projects launched from that playbook use the new version.

  • Save time by reducing repetitive setup.

Example: If you onboard every new customer with the same 4-stage workflow, launch each project from your Customer Onboarding Playbook.


2. Understand One-Off Projects

One-Off Projects are created manually without starting from a Playbook.

  • Great for unique, non-repeatable work.

  • Build tasks and stages from scratch as needed.

  • Offers flexibility but takes more effort to set up.

  • Changes stay specific to that project and aren’t reusable later.

Example: If a customer asks for a custom pilot with special milestones, you’d create a one-off project.


3. Decide Which to Use

Ask yourself:

  • Will I run this project type again?

    • Yes → Use a Playbook.

    • No → Create a one-off project.

  • Do I need consistency across teams/customers?

    • Yes → Playbook.

    • No → One-off.

  • Do I want to save setup time?

    • Yes → Playbook.

    • No → One-off.


Tips & Troubleshooting

  • Tip: Test new workflows in a one-off project. If they work well, save them as a Playbook for future use.

  • Troubleshooting: If you can’t launch from a Playbook, check that it’s published in the Library and that you have permission to access it.


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