Define the end product
Featured in the The Project Management Activity Pack training manual
By Eddie Davies
Category: Management
Credit price: 3 download credits (Single user)
All projects exist for a purpose. They are conceived and developed as part of someone’s master plan. The problem with many projects is that people often lose sight of this. They start to do things because they think it might be a good idea, but often find that it has not added anything to the overall aim of the project.
You start the session by leading a discussion that encourages the participants to review the advantages of having a clear statement identifying the key purpose of the project. You continue by asking them to recall goals of previous projects in which they have been involved. You then use a number of examples of project statements to identify the properties of an effective goal. The participants take part in a paired exercise designed to develop and improve their goal writing abilities. You next introduce the concept of SWOT analysis, giving examples that will help the participants understand what is involved. You give them the opportunity to put that understanding to the test by practising developing a SWOT analysis, in small groups. Finally, having reviewed the outcome of the SWOT syndicate exercise, you conclude by encouraging the group to take time to review the major points they have learned from this activity. They fill in their learning review diary (where appropriate).
Who is it for: This training resource is intended for use by trainers to introduce participants to the need to develop a project statement that clearly defines the goals of the project.
| Resource Type: | Activity |
| Min Group Size: | 4 |
| Max Group Size: | 20 |
| Typical Duration: | 02:15:00 |
| No of Pages: | 15 |
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Purpose: This training resource is intended for use by trainers at the early stages of any learning event that aims to improve the project management skills of participants.
Download the training activity, Define the end product as featured in the Fenman training manual; The Project Management Activity Pack