Introduction Project Websites Workshop

Niclas Forsling, Christopher Parker, Kirsti Mijnhijmer22 April 2009, Copenhagen

Welcome

And thank you for coming

Background

Assessment of first Progress Reports and performance in general

Conclusion: project websites do not communicate project outcomes well enough: products/services. Websites focus too much on activities and cooperation networks

Symptomatic for misunderstandings about expectations to projects

The NPP depends on you to demonstrate products/services

What can you expect from us?

Explanation of theNPP expectations for project websites and project responsibilities

Explanation of the importance of a solid communications strategy

Practical tips for web design

Opportunity for questions and open discussion

NOT: step-by-step course about web design

Workshop Setup

Presentations: NPP expectations Part 1: project role, importance communication strategy

at the centre, a business perspective NPP expectations Part 2: target audiences, other expectations Practical tips for user friendly web design: planning a website, writing for

the web, Web 2.0 Wrap up: action planning, final questions

After each presentation time for in-depth discussions and questions

What do we expect from you?

This workshop depends on your input and participation!

We want to create an informal environment that allows for open discussions: mutual respect

Proactive approach: you are professional project managers

Discussion Points

How should the programme better communicate that we are looking for projects to produce products/services?

What additional tools are needed from the programme to enhance product/service development?

How could we better jointly promote products/services under development?

How could we cooperate in branding the NPP area and its development?

Agreement

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