This post explores the elements of the initiation and planning stages of project management. As outlined below, the following information should be included in a project proposal and project plan.
Project Proposal
Purpose - Organizational goal
Scope - Breadth and depth of project
Resources - Content and/or personnel assistance needed
Anticipated Outcomes - Deliverables and benefits provided to organization
Constraints - Internal and External
Personal Commitment - Confidentiality and personal standards of conduct
Project Plan
Overview - Describe project concept and history
Phases - Data collection, data analysis, needs assessment, interim reporting
Action Steps - Decisions, meetings, deliverables, review points
Tasks - Chronological sequence of events to complete action steps
Instruments - Schedules, software, surveys, handouts
Cost Estimates - Estimation of resources necessary to complete project
Project reporting will be outlined in a future post.
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