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Project Preparation

This document discusses the planning process for a project. It begins by defining a project as a sequence of tasks with a definite beginning and end that is aimed at achieving a certain outcome. It then outlines the typical 6 stages of the planning process: 1) Identifying problems and needs, 2) Developing goals and objectives, 3) Developing alternative strategies, 4) Selecting strategies and developing a detailed plan, 5) Designing a monitoring and evaluation plan, and 6) Developing a simple monitoring and evaluation plan. It also discusses different strategic planning models and frameworks that can be used in the planning process.

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PROJECT PREPARATION MPA 207- Planning Process Prepared by: IRENE G. SALINDONG MPA Student JOSEFINA B. BITONIO, DPA Professor
Project - A project is defined as a sequence of tasks that must be completed to attain a certain outcome. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), the term Project refers to ” to any temporary endeavor with a definite beginning and end”. Depending on its complexity, it can be managed by a single person or hundreds.
Characteristics of a Project
What is process - defined as the series of steps or phases of procedures and activities undertaken or followed in doing a particular activity. - can be reflected or drawn in illustration, graphical or symbolic terms atypical of a model.
“the process of determining goals and designing the means by which these goals may be achieved.” - Robert Young
Stages of the Planning Process ■ Stage 1: Identify problems and needs ■ Stage 2: Develop goals and objectives ■ Stage 3: Develop alternative strategies ■ Stage 4: Select strategies and develop a detailed plan ■ Stage 5: Design a monitoring and evaluation plan
Stages of the Planning Process ■ Stage 1: Identify problems and needs - At this stage, the planner(s) and community leaders collect information to assess problems and needs. ▪ Conduct surveys ▪ Conduct interviews ▪ Use secondary data
Stages of the Planning Process ■ Stage 2: Develop goals and objectives - Once the problems have been identified and agreed upon, the planner develops goals and objectives to alleviate the problem or needs. Goals are usually accompanied by detailed and specific objectives. S.M.A.R.T. Objectives Specific Measurable Area-specific Realistic Time-Bound
Stages of the Planning Process ■ Stage 3: Development of Alternative Solutions - At this stage the planner working with staff and community leaders, comes up with a list of alternative strategies to achieve the goals and objectives.
Stages of the Planning Process ■ Stage 4: Selection of Strategies and Development of Detail Plan - Once a strategy (or group of strategies) has been selected, a detail plan to implement the strategy is developed. Types of Activities requires in Planning Development 1. Programming 2. Allocating resources 3. Scheduling 4. Fixing accountability
Stages of the Planning Process ■ Stage 5: Monitoring and Evaluation -Monitoring and evaluation help guide the following kinds of decisions: ➢ Continue or discontinue a program or component of a plan ➢ Improve existing programs/plans ➢ Add or drop a component or an entire program ➢ Institute a similar program elsewhere ➢ Reallocate resources among competing programs or program components
Stages of the Planning Process ■ Stage 5: Monitoring and Evaluation There are two types of evaluations: 1. Process evaluation 2. Impact evaluations Program evaluations are successful if the following three conditions are met: 1. Program objectives are well defined 2. Intended uses of evaluations are well-defined, and 3. Monitoring and evaluation plans are developed.
Stages of the Planning Process ■ Stage 6: Developing a Simple Monitoring and Evaluation Plan Time Frame Indicators Data sources Means of analysis Reporting Assigning responsible person(s)
Stages of the Planning Process ■ Stage 6: Developing a Simple Monitoring and Evaluation Plan Time Frame Indicators Data sources Means of analysis Reporting Assigning responsible person(s)
Strategic Planning Models vs Strategic planning frameworks ■ model maps out how your company/organization plans to implement a strategy for improving operations, delivering quality, and meeting specific goals. ■ A strategic planning framework outlines how you will conceptually approach your strategic plan.
Strategic Planning Models
Strategic Planning Models
Strategic Planning Models
Strategic Planning Models
Strategic Planning Models
Strategic Planning Models REAL-TIME MODEL - This model is fluid and designed for organizations that need to react quickly to a rapidly changing work environment. • Organizational strategy • Programmatic strategy • Operational strategy INSPIRATIONAL MODEL - This model is designed to inspire your people to energize them as they work toward goals
References Lesson 1: What is the planning process? — MEASURE Evaluation Plan Preparation Process | Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Top Strategic Planning Models and Frameworks | Lucidchart Blog Strategic Planning Models | PDF | Strategic Management | Strategic Planning (scribd.com)
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