Do it!
Planning has little effect if
no action is taken.
Taking action to implement a
management plan is also best done systematically.
This requires good project management.
To implement the plan,
someone should be given the role
of project manager or coordinator of the plan.
Project
management is a
process that includes setting timetables, managing
a budget, allocating resources, assigning
responsibilities and keeping a record of progress
and decisions.
For your plan, remember
to:
Keep track of your
progress! Writing things down can be a chore
but it does help show others what you have achieved
and helps to highlight issues. For example, any
differences of opinion or disputes can sometimes be
resolved if there is a good record of decisions and
expected outcomes.
Use it! One option is
to keep the parts of your plan in a ring binder
with tabs for each of these 10 steps. You can then
add information as it comes to light and include
evidence of your progress.
Keep everyone
involved! Successful implementation of any plan
requires a strong emphasis on keeping
people involved
and continually adapting as people come and go and
new interests
and issues
are identified. This is why these steps are never
really finished. Good project management should
allow flexibility as new information is obtained
and new circumstances arise.

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