Phase 5 - Operate and evaluate
Have we remembered why we were doing the work
in the first place ?
Have we got the resources in place to initiate / use / take advantage of the change that
the work has accomplished ? What will tell us the change is working as it should ?
N.B. completing the work is not the measure
of success, but whether the completed work meets the original specified objectives. Romans
8 : 28 does not excuse lack of diligence on our part.
If the project does not meet the primary objective, secondary benefits (however good) are
insufficient compensation.
And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love him,
who have been called according to his purpose Romans 8:28
Record "lessons learnt" during the
Project:-
What went well and how can we ensure we include this in future Projects ?
What was not good and how can we avoid it next time ?
Close down the "Project team"; they
signed on for the Project, not for life !
Their purpose is finished - release them to new work.
Praise God for His accomplishment and
celebrate the change
Whatever we think we have done, let's give
the glory where it belongs
You may say to yourself, "My power and the strength of my hands have produced
this wealth for me." But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the
ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your
forefathers, as it is today.
Deuteronomy 8 : 17 - 18
Acceptance of a Project bringing new and
desired change goes through a "honeymoon" period.
Review the Project after an appropriate time of use, e.g. three months and again six
months later to ensure the Project has integrated smoothly with the rest of Church life.
This review time is a good opportunity to ask what changes would enhance the new
situation?
Inevitably incorporation of a Project will bring opportunities not thought of at the
planning stage.
Key points
 Review
original objectives and check for success against agreed criteria and measures
Fanfare the result ! A
time for praise and celebration
Ensure all associated
aspects of church life are integrating well with the change
Disband the Project
team.
Review operation of the
Project at an appropriate frequency
Note areas for future
improvements
Look for the next
Project !!
Read Nehemiah as an excellent
example of Project Management.
Further help
This guide to Project management should prompt you to review your project management
approach.
If you would like further specific input / guidance please feel free to contact the
author,
John Seal, P.P.A. Mead Lodge, Imble Lane, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire SA72 6PN, U.K.
Tel +44 (0)1646 682504 E-mail [email protected] |
