project planning for people who don’t normally plan stuff but want to learn how to plan stuff better
Purpose What is the goal of the project? What do you want participants to ‘get’? What is the best way to get your message out?
Permission School administration Club members Sponsors Location owners
Price What is your budget? Are you asking for donations? Is there any charge to participants? Are there restrictions on what you can buy?
People Who is your target audience? Is there a secondary audience? What is the best way to reach this group?
Place Know your audience – Size and Type Event requirements (stage, breakouts, etc.) How do you secure your location?
Presentations Audience-appropriate presenters Accurate information Variety of presentation styles – Not everyone learns in the same way
Promotion How to advertise Where to advertise When to advertise What to advertise
Provisions Supplies Food and drink Prizes T-Shirts and other give-aways Decorations Equipment Entertainment
Processes Task Lists Assignments Delegate! Small deadlines