The typical project management methodology to facilitating a group process of this nature would include:
PHASE 1
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PHASE 2
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PHASE 3
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PHASE 4
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Project Startup & Discovery
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Design & Receive Feedback
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Delivery
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Report & Followup
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- Understand issues, pressures and dynamics
- Achieve a shared view of the challenges and opportunities
- Confirm project scope, timeline and deliverables
- Meet with organizing / steering committees to understand their expectations and contribution to the desired objectives
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- Design for optimum contribution from stakeholders
- Get input, direction and approval from client
- Prepare an effective process design, plan and supporting sub-processes to deliver on specifics
- Provide logistical advice
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- Facilitate for best possible dynamics
- Empower stakeholders to participate
- Work closely with client and foster environment for self-management
- Keep records of key issues, discussion points, advice
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- Produce aggregate report incorporating feedback
- Assess and debrief with the client
- Examine causes of success
- Note lessons learned
- Share strategic observations which will contribute to future success
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Action Research and Project Management