Managing Projects for Ministry

Session 1: Defining the Nature of Project Management

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4. What is the state of our budget and monies?

5. What training or preparation do we offer?

6. What factors help (opportunities) or hinder (threats) us in seeking to address these needs?

F. Brainstorm alternative possibilities to accomplish your purposes and goals.

1. Set a planning cycle (six months to one year is recommended).

2. State your goals in terms of one clear statement and idea (clarity).

3. Make certain that your goals are able to be done (feasible).

4. State your goals in terms of end results: how much and how many (specificity).

a. How many (number)

b. How well done (quality)

c. How much (quantity)

5. Of all possible goals, which are most important to us now?