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In my previous article, I described why many non-profit projects run into difficulties despite enthusiasm and good intentions.
People are committed, but projects are being carried out without a common, clear model.
Traditional project models are, however, unnecessarily cumbersome and require a lot of administrative work and documentation. They often contain many phases and difficult terms.
Fortunately, there are lightweight project models that help keep the project under control without excessive bureaucracy. They support setting clear objectives and responsibilities, provide a common rhythm for project work, simplify decision-making and improve risk management.
Why is P3.express a good fit in the non-profit sector?
P3.express (Figure 1) is a simple, free and open (under Creative Commons license) project management model that is well suited to support project work in the non-profit sector.
Figure 1. P3.express model.
Its strengths include:
- easy implementation,
- a clear weekly rhythm,
- practical checkpoints,
- little need for documentation, and
- an understandable structure even for non-professionals.
The model tells you what to do, who is responsible for it, what potential obstacles there are, and what needs to be decided next.
P3.express is comprehensively described in the online manual with an interactive eLearning course.
What about very small projects?
Many organizational and other projects are done by a small project team.
Micro.p3.express (Figure 2) is a simplified model for small projects consisting of about 1-7 team members. Like the P3.express model, it is based on a free and open license.
Figure 2. Micro.P3.express model.
It is suitable - among others - for:
- events,
- campaigns,
- volunteer development projects,
- service improvements and experiments, and
- project work in local associations.
Yhdessä Kotikulmilla® model, which received the TerveSos award and which was mentioned in the previous article, is a good example of a project for which such a lightweight model is suitable.
Both models are based on certain nearly universal principles of project management.
Do you want to quickly identify the risks in your project?
Figure 3. Project Doctor.
With Project Doctor, you can analyze your project in just a few minutes and identify:
- root causes,
- risk levels,
- corrective actions, and
- skill gaps.
You can take the results directly to your project team for discussion—without complex analyses or excessive consulting.
A discounted pricing plan is available for non-profit organizations.
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