Project Management

Purpose

  • Write about the value to be gained from the project, for example: “To revitalize video posting and increase monthly visits.” Background & Why
  • Describe in about three lines the business background that led to this initiative, explaining the “why” of the project. Goals
  • 200%
    • Describe an exciting goal image in qualitative terms that cannot be achieved without a “miracle” happening three times a month.
  • 120%
    • Describe an exciting goal in qualitative terms that would be a great success if a miracle occurred.
  • 80%
    • Describe the minimum goal to be achieved in qualitative terms. Product Appeal
  • List three specific ways in which “who will be delighted and how” is visually clear.
  • Example: “Wanting to host a video posting event for 10 people (@xyz, @abc, etc.) resulting in double the usual attendance.” Key Factors (Quantitative Intermediate Goals)
  • Specify concrete sub-goals to achieve success, such as conducting interviews with 50 people or involving 10 related companies.

Budget

  • Roughly determine if costs will be incurred. Details can be added later. Completion Date
  • Tentatively set a deadline. Milestones (Important Schedule)
  • Tentatively set dates. Operation Sheet
  • Include URLs for Google Docs or Asana. Have one central URL.