> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://openup.gitbook.io/handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://openup.gitbook.io/handbook/projects/project-planning.md).

# Project Implementation

## **Project Planning**

Review Questions

1. What is the project trying to achieve? 
2. Why? 
3. How will you achieve the aim of the project? 

* What the plan should include

Click [here ](/handbook/projects/project-planning/project-planning.md)to read more. 

If this project is small and contained you may want to do a once-off experiment. Use the [Experiment Template](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lg0rxIoDVkskMqfdbEtj43gCw_cMYb2zrVe_ZrWhbR4/edit) for this.

If the project is large you may want to create a **Log Frame**, a detailed **Project Plan** (or both), and a number of smaller [experiments ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lg0rxIoDVkskMqfdbEtj43gCw_cMYb2zrVe_ZrWhbR4/edit)within the project.

#### Experiments and Sub-project Plans

## Agile, Scrum, and the Lean Startup Method

* [AGILE](/handbook/projects/project-planning/agile-and-scrum.md#agile)
* * Agile methodologies. See [here](/handbook/projects/project-planning/agile-and-scrum.md#agile-methodologies).
* [SCRUM](/handbook/projects/project-planning/agile-and-scrum.md#scrum)
* [LEAN STARTUP METHOD](/handbook/projects/project-planning/agile-and-scrum.md#lean-startup-method)

See [here](/handbook/projects/project-planning/agile-and-scrum.md) for more. 

### The Lean Startup Method

Lean startup is a methodology for developing businesses and products that aims to shorten product development cycles and rapidly discover if a proposed business model is viable; this is achieved by adopting a combination of business-hypothesis-driven experimentation, iterative product releases, and validated learning.

Learn more about the methodology [here ](http://theleanstartup.com/principles)or read the book (we have a copy in the office, just ask around).

## Stakeholder Management

* [Defining a Partnership; the difference between a client and a partner](/handbook/projects/project-planning/stakeholder-management.md#the-difference-between-a-client-and-a-partner). 
* [How to manage a client or a partner well](/handbook/projects/project-planning/stakeholder-management.md#how-to-manage-a-client-or-partner-well). 
* * Managing stakeholders. See [here](/handbook/projects/project-planning/stakeholder-management.md#managing-stakeholders). 
* [Project Manager Tasks](/handbook/projects/project-planning/stakeholder-management.md#project-manager-tasks)
* [Recommendations on Dealing With Difficult Stakeholders](/handbook/projects/project-planning/stakeholder-management.md#recommendations-on-dealing-with-difficult-stakeholders)
* * When it Comes to Difficult Stakeholders....\[See [here](/handbook/projects/project-planning/stakeholder-management.md#when-it-comes-to-difficult-stakeholders)].
* Tracking Work and Reporting
* * Needs more info
* Invoicing and Receiving Payment
* * \[shouldn't this be in Budgets and Finance? Could probably link it]

## Meetings

* [Tips and Tricks for Meetings: How to Host and Get the Most Out of Them.](/handbook/projects/project-planning/meetings.md) 
* * People need...\[see [here](/handbook/projects/project-planning/meetings.md#people-need)].
* [Ways and Places to Conduct Meetings](/handbook/projects/project-planning/meetings.md#ways-and-places-to-conduct-meetings)
*

## Communication

* [How We Communicate](/handbook/projects/project-planning/communication.md#communication). 
* Tools to Communicate Effectively

## Team Management

## Roles and Responsibilities

## Monitoring & Evaluation

Communications & Marketing

## Planning Documents

* Project Summary Sheet (similar to [ODD "Project Bible"](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YDcrEaRN2DSnix00GcgjRQAtSTykgvtcWYBOZZqOWhs/edit))
  * [See the project page example](https://adieya2.dreamhosters.com/index.php?title=Business_Portal)
* Project Plan \[Doc]
* [Experiments](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lg0rxIoDVkskMqfdbEtj43gCw_cMYb2zrVe_ZrWhbR4/edit)
* Timelines/Gantt charts \[Doc]
* Budget \[Doc]