Creating a Successful Project Management Plan

for Large Technology Implementations

Presented by: David Palme and Courtney Lauer

Our Story (This Summer)● Forklift Upgrade

o Novell to ADo All new cablingo Network infrastructureo Computerso Interactive Whiteboardso Projectorso District-Wide wifi

● 2000 Device Deployment ● Professional Development Support and

Services

East IntermediateBefore After

Waverly Middle SchoolBefore After

Waverly High SchoolBefore After

Project Management

Project Manager

● Coordinationo Vendor schedule o Ordering &

delivering equipment

o Storage- new and old

● Communication● Making sure

everyone is clear on what they are getting.

● Tech Department● District admin● Principals

Project Management 101● Why do we Plan (using PM tenets)?

o Stuff Happens Construction delays Delivery delays Miscommunication Theory vs. Reality

o Always know where you are in a project “How’s the project going?”

● What do you need to get started?○ Whiteboard○ Calculator○ Email

Project Management 101● Three Important Components

o Scope & Stepso Time and Risko Human Resources and Taskso (What about Money?)

● Three Other Components○ Stakeholders○ Culture○ Communication

How to Prepare for SUCCESS

● Clear plano Glitches will occuro Staff responsibilities

● Clear Communication● Power of PD

o CHAMPS- How to handle Devices● Troubleshooting Tutorials● Continued Support for teaching staff

What did you find Successful?

Please share your successes!● What has worked for your district?● What have you learned?

Questions?

David Palme- dpalme@inghamisd.orgCourtney Lauer- courtney.lauer@bartonmalow.com● http://waverlytech.weebly.com● http://teachtechtime.weebly.com/