A project plan is a detailed document that outlines the project's goals, timeline, resources, tasks, and procedures for managing and controlling project execution
The project plan document consists of several key sections, each designed to ensure a comprehensive and effective approach to managing and executing the project. The primary components include:
Task and Timeline: This section outlines the specific tasks to be completed, along with their corresponding deadlines. It serves as the central reference for tracking project activities and ensuring that the project stays on schedule.
Task Brainstorm: Here, we capture ideas and potential tasks that may arise during the project. This brainstorming section allows for flexibility and creativity, ensuring that all possible avenues are considered.
Additional Resources: This section details any supplementary materials, tools, or support needed for the project. It helps in planning for and allocating resources effectively to avoid any disruptions.
Quality and Evaluation: Focused on maintaining high standards, this section includes criteria and processes for quality assurance and evaluation. It ensures that the project outcomes meet the desired quality benchmarks and allows for continuous improvement.
Survey Questions: The final section compiles questions to be asked to customers to gather feedback about the product. This feedback is crucial for understanding user satisfaction and identifying areas for enhancement.
The first page, "Task and Timeline," is the most critical for monitoring project activities and progress. It provides a clear and organized overview of what needs to be done and when. The subsequent sections support the development of a more robust project by addressing brainstorming, resource management, and quality control. Finally, the "Survey Questions" section helps us collect valuable insights from customers, guiding the final product launch and subsequent improvements.
I decided to showcase only the implementation of the first page, "Task and Timeline." I replicated a column format to help organize tasks, milestones, notes, and the duration of each activity. Additionally, there are two columns—"Owner" and "Status"—which are currently not populated. It is crucial in a project to clearly identify the owners of each activity to avoid any ambiguity between different teams.
Generate quotes and review costs
Create contracts and statements of work for vendors
Order tablets
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Use past contracts for boilerplate
Shipping updated to ~10 days
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Manager training planning
Manager training
GM meeting with staff regarding buy-in
Waitstaff training planning
Waitstaff training
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One day event
Let Gilly plan this
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One day event
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Book an electrician to install the tablets/wiring
Install working tablets in the bar area at the Downtown restaurant locations
Install working tablets in the bar area at the North restaurant locations
Sync tablet software with POS
Reference from Deanna
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Need to update the POS system
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Create a launch day plan: staffing, troubleshooting, etc.
Upload branding to tablets
Load menus into the tablets
Include messaging about payment security on the tablet
Create a behind-the-scenes video of the scratch-to-table process to show on the tablets
Create a procedure for securing tablets at the end of the night (at the table or in a safe)
Create and implement a post-dining survey to assess customer satisfaction
Test run planning
Test run
Launch day
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Connect the marketing team to Terrific Tablets
Waiting on Carter
Uploading text
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One day event
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