A framework for project and
system planning
These checklists should help you plan an
online project or system. Don't be daunted - they are
a 'long list' aiming to cover everything from getting
started through to long-term management. Just pick out
some prompts for what you are doing. They can be used
in conjunction with our planning game.
The checklists look at (and mix in) things from several
different perspectives:
A phased process. We've divided things up into four
sections: getting started; planning and development;
delivering; keeping going. Within that we have also
aimed to cover:
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helping people understand, getting them involved,
providing support
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choosing appropriate technology
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building a partnership
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planning for sustainability.
Summary of the checklists
1 Getting started
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Understanding the context. What's happening now.
What of the future.
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Understanding the Net. The main benefits and Net
tools.
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Defining the scope. Who is the system for, who
will 'own' it. What resources.
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Checking reality. What works, what doesn't.
2 Planning and developing
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Developing a shared vision. Making sure everyone
has a similar picture of the future.
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Getting people connected. What technology may be
appropriate.
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Building awareness and involvement. Helping people
understand and engage.
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Providing training and support. Basics and more
advanced use of the Net.
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Building partnerships. Finding collaborators and
working with them.
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Business planning. Funding, staffing, management
structures, procedures.
3 Delivering
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Installing and supporting technical systems. Supporting
users.
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Developing content. What type of material. What
media. How controlled.
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Supporting personal interests and development.
Focusing on users.
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Building online communities. Related to existing
networks, or new.
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Delivering services online. Enhancing existing,
developing new. Meeting special interests and needs.
Key groups - age, gender, ethnicity.
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Enhancing community-wide strategies. Models for
regeneration, community development.
4 Keeping going
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