Project Planning With A Draft

From Start to FinishFY09 Projects Program

By Travis M. Pierson

Supervisor, APMS

Introduction….

Why the Project Program is

important?

Available Projects: Choosing wisely

Creating a DRAFT

Rolling out the project

Conclusion

Why the Project Program is important?

Every year we run into problems

Making work easier

Efficiency

Avoiding Compliancy

Continuing the Mission

Available Projects: Choosing wisely

Know what is out there

Stepping out of the box

Learning Opportunities

What are you passionate for?

Creating a DRAFT

What is a DRAFT?

Steps for progress and success

Develop it

Run it

Adjust it

Finalize it

Teach it out

Develop it

What is your project?

What is the intended end result?

Proper planning with group

Make sure you are all on the same page

Getting everyone involved and heading toward a common goal

Run it

Getting to work

Scheduling meetings and activities

Staying on task

Keeping a running log of progress

Testing running your project (preliminary) Test group

Semi-live environment

Adjust it

What worked/what did not?

Getting opinions of others

What else could be added?

What is not needed?

Test it again

After Action Review (AAR)

Finalize it

Finishing touches

Completing forms

Setting up appointment to present

Talk to your sponsor

After Action Review (AAR)

Teach it out

Pre-plan your presentation

Prepare for questions

Present it to the Leadership Group

Field Questions

Get Feedback

Rolling out the project

Getting Ready for Holiday FY10

Creating QRG’s (if necessary)

Teaching out to the associates

Run before holiday season

Integrate it into the everyday

work environment

Conclusion

The Project Program is important for

departmental and company health and

growth

Many projects available; your ideas and

contributions matter

Making use of the DRAFT. Helps with

organization, implementation and

completion

Seeing your results in action and you learn

something new as well.

QUESTIONS?