Task P One: Planning to Plan
The first step is to make a decision about how you will move ahead. The planning phase can be a very difficult time because it may involve delicate negotiations between boards, staff members, city councils, community organizations, and individuals.
Write down the plan for moving through this phase. It is essential. The plan should identify:
What steps will be taken and when
Who will be responsible for various roles in the process
How information will be gathered
How decisions will be made
Who will act as spokespersons for the group
When meetings will be held
How the process will be evaluated
How and when reality checks will be made
At the end of this section, a checklist of activities is given. Use this checklist as a starting point. [Also refer to Planning Phase Form A: Plan to Plan at the end of this section.]