Managing Projects for Ministry

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

The Continuing Reign of Adhocracy: TUMI’s Prototype Shop, continued

TUMI Project Steps

1. Find an idea worth exploring.

2. Fill out and submit a Project Proposal Form to Project Coordinator (Lorna).

3. Receive approval to proceed on project.

4. Approved Project Manager meets with Project Coordinator to finalize project plan.

5. Project manager meet with Project Team to communicate purposes and responsibilities, deadlines and milestones, specifications on processes and quality, and budget matters.

6. Carry out project plan and meet at appropriate time for milestones.

7. Once project is completed, evaluate results with project team.

8. Write a summary of your evaluation time and submit paperwork for future reference.

9. Celebrate your completion in some tangible way.