Managing Projects for Ministry

120 Manag i ng Pro j ec t s for Mi n i s t r y

Appendix 21 Project Management Process Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis

I. Plan It.

A. Define it.

1. Explore it: Clarify your vision. 2. Explain it: List the goals and objectives of project.

B. Refine it. 1. Break it up: Divide your project into categories. 2. Break it down: List essential tasks for each category. C. Align it. 1. Line ‘em up: Put categories in order of priority. 2. Lock ‘em down: Set deadlines for each category. D. Design it. 1. Get clear: Determine the overall budget, resources, and criteria needed for your project. 2. Get the go-ahead: Receive approval to move on your project. 3. Get off the ground: Enlist core team members for your project. E. Assign it. 1. Lay it on: Make assignments, give resources, and list minimum standards. 2. Lay it out: Finalize overall schedule for the project.

II. Work It.

A. United we stand, divided we fall: Form and manage your project teams.

B. Get your game face on: Be aggressive and innovative in your execution.

C. Make it plain: Communicate with team members during execution.