1. From Start to Finish
FY09 Projects Program
By Travis M. Pierson
Supervisor, APMS
2. Introduction….
Why the Project Program is
important?
Available Projects: Choosing wisely
Creating a DRAFT
Rolling out the project
Conclusion
3. Why the Project Program is
important?
Every year we run into problems
Making work easier
Efficiency
Avoiding Compliancy
Continuing the Mission
5. Creating a DRAFT
What is a DRAFT?
Steps for progress and success
Develop it
Run it
Adjust it
Finalize it
Teach it out
6. Develop it
What is your project?
What is the intended end result?
Proper planning with group
Make sure you are all on the
same page
Getting everyone involved and
heading toward a common goal
7. Run it
Getting to work
Scheduling meetings and
activities
Staying on task
Keeping a running log of
progress
Testing running your project
(preliminary)
Test group
Semi-live environment
8. Adjust it
What worked/what did not?
Getting opinions of others
What else could be added?
What is not needed?
Test it again
After Action Review (AAR)
9. Finalize it
Finishing touches
Completing forms
Setting up appointment to
present
Talk to your sponsor
After Action Review (AAR)
10. Teach it out
Pre-plan your presentation
Prepare for questions
Present it to the Leadership
Group
Field Questions
Get Feedback
11. Rolling out the project
Getting Ready for Holiday FY10
Creating QRG’s (if necessary)
Teaching out to the associates
Run before holiday season
Integrate it into the everyday
work environment
12. Conclusion
The Project Program is important for
departmental and company health and
growth
Many projects available; your ideas and
contributions matter
Making use of the DRAFT. Helps with
organization, implementation and
completion
Seeing your results in action and you learn
something new as well.
