Step 2 — Planning & Design
Build the implementation plan, timeline and tracking system for the complete program cycle.
Step 2 turns the decisions and resources identified during Readiness & Commitment into a practical implementation plan. This is where the Coordinator begins sequencing work, assigning responsibilities, setting dates and tracking dependencies.
Use the Master Tracking Sheet as the working management tool throughout implementation rather than treating it as a one-time planning document.
Plan the Whole Cycle Before Managing the Parts
Become familiar with the later steps before locking the timeline. Logistics, recruitment, staffing, program delivery and evaluation all create dependencies that should be visible in the plan.
Step 2 Resources
Step 2 — Planning & Design (Winter)
Detailed planning guidance for converting leadership commitments into a working implementation plan.
Program Coordinator Master Tracking Sheet
Master tool for tracking tasks, timing, ownership and completion across the implementation cycle.