strategy
Planning projects
Context:
One golden rule is to keep it simple. It has been observed that the more successful projects are those where even complex issues have been broken down into a combination of individual tasks. Each task addresses a relatively straightforward issue, and the collective effect of all the tasks is a measure of the effectiveness of the overall project. Dividing up a complex issue into a series of less complex tasks is more likely to deliver measurable achievements than a more nebulous approach, where an attempt is made to consider many variables together in one project task. Implementation:
All projects have a common "project cycle". This is a clearly identifiable sequence of stages through which a project progresses, and it is a feature of all projects. Project implementers put more effort into some stages than others, but the following sequence can be regarded as a constant: identification of the problem; preparation of ways to tackle the problem; appraisal of the solution; arranging funding and other resources; planning, programming, implementation and control of the physical activities on the ground; monitoring the progress of the work; and evaluating the final outcome of the work.Useful guidance is given on preparing project proposals by the use of "SWOT" (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis and risk assessment, costing of project activities, and progress monitoring and evaluation.
Broader:
Planning Narrower:
Defining goalsPreparing master planIdentifying competitionScheduling project phasesLocalizing project conceptCosting environmental damagePlanning community programmesPlanning development projectsAssessing practical feasibilityUndertaking development projectsUsing long-term perspective studyIdentifying complementary projectsCreating varied project possibilitiesSecuring particular project expertiseIdentifying potential project partnersEnabling planning of future consumptionProducing informative project descriptionsEstimating accurately project disadvantagesUsing logical framework approach for project planning Constrained by:
Underestimating project disadvantages Facilitates:
Funding projectsEvaluating programmesImproving project programmesReducing delay in project implementation Facilitated by:
Extending project credit accessExecuting on-going project decisionsSecuring project commercial advantagesEnlisting expert consultation servicesEstablishing supportive project relations Subjects:
Management → PlanningType Classification:
C: Cross-sectoral strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
