7 Rules for Church Project Management
Project Management Source recently offered seven rules for project management success.
- Pick the Right Team
If you can, try to choose the right people for the project team. These team members should be able to provide you with a different perspective and solutions to the problem at hand. - Define the Nature of the Problem
In case of disputes, try to develop consensus on the nature of the problem. The reason you look for the correct problem is that unless you know its exact nature, you’ll end up developing a solution to the wrong problem. - Strategize
Before you begin, you must develop a strategy, or plan of action that will help you meet all the project objectives. - Follow the Mission Statement
Always follow the mission statement throughout the course of a particular project. - Stay in Scope
Ensure that the project stays within the original scope of work. - Collaborate
Work as a team. If all members of a team operate individually, the end product will be as disjointed as the team was. - Evaluation
Do a post mortem review of projects—review both group dynamics and task implementation.
Following these rules will make your ministry more efficient and effective.
