Third lecture in the series. This week: Plan of Action

1. Working to a Brief Week 3 – 18.05.2011 Plan of Action

2. ABC

3. Working to a Brief What did we do last week?

4. Working to a Brief Recap from last week Analysed a number of different structure of brief Formal /Informal / Tendered / Contractual / Commissioned Highlighted common factors Highlighted Negotiation & Opportunity Budget Deadlines Requirements

5. Deadline Friday 20th May Two days time! Your assignment is due How are you getting on? Any Issues? Any questions?

6. Planning for Success! Why Plan? Structure Organisational practice Goals / Targets Highlight specific deadlines and achievable actions Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time-Bound Issues Can you see problems during development Can you see issues from external factors Fail safe Do you have a contingency plan if things go south?

7. Planning for Success! Developments Mind mapping / Brainstorming Generation of idea from Brief TASK – They’re Here

8. Planning for Success! Developments Research Idea viable Existing solutions Cost effectiveness / Feasibility study Option Select Opinions and discussion (client) Interaction Discussion Feedback

9. Planning for Success! TASK Aims [10] Objectives [10] Milestones / Deliverables Risk Assessment

10. Avengers Assemble! Team Do all your team members know what they are doing What job roles are required Cost of skills Cost of team

11. Overview What have you learnt in the session?