Planting Churches Among the City's Poor - Volume 2

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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.