In this post, part 3 of 3, we will pick up where we left off with Doing Web-Based Communications Right. As you may recall, in part one we talked about:
- Purpose
- Guiding Principles
- and Desired Outcome
In part two we talked about:
- Brainstorming
- and Orgranizing Tasks
At this point your purpose, principles, and outcomes are well defined and brainstorming has identified large parts of the project that have been broken down into smaller tasks. Most likely you have not uncovered every task for this project as more will “pop-up” when you actually begin the process.
So what now? Schedule and Budget.
Now you determine two other key components. The first is schedule.
- How quickly does this project need to become a reality?
- Is the timeline open-ended? Meaning done when its done.
The shorter the time-frame the more likely you will need more people to accomplish your goals. If your project is large and your timeframe tight, you will need more people to meet your deadline. Expect that to affect the other item we will mention, budget.
Your budget will impact the ability to make your project a reality. Timeline and scope will determine if your budget is adequate. Be sure to have a budget and be prepared to scale down your expectations if you find that you cannot afford what you want.
Getting to it.
So now you are ready to roll. You have your project scoped, a timeline expetation and a budget. What now?
You may attempt to complete the project in-house if you have the requisite skillset to complete the project. Otherwise you will be looking for an outside specialist, or professional to assist you in making your project a reality.
It is always wise to consult with someone about your project when you have a lack of knowledge or expertise. Even though the Internet is full of content and information, the time you spend searching, reading and distilling could be spent doing something profitable. Be sure to weigh the investment of time if you are thinking about the “do-it-yourself” approach.
Hope you find this 3 part series helpful and as always, let us know if you have any questions.