CONCEPT-Tools

christof Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 15:16

The result of the Logical Framework Approach (LFA) is a Project Planning Matrix (PPM), which shows the interrelation of the four hierarchical levels – overall goal, objective, expected result, and activities – in a logical fashion. For each level, indicators and external factors have to be identified.

christof Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 15:14

ZOPP is the acronym for the German expression “Zielorientierte Projektplanung” or objectives oriented project planning. It is a planning methodology (a set of instruments and procedures) for addressing the planning function in the process of managing a development project through its life cycle.

christof Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 15:11

A good approach to develop an idea is to use a sample of questions to really explore an idea. Here are two approaches presented, which can be seen as a “wanted poster”.

christof Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 15:07

A specification sheet, commonly abbreviated to “spec sheet,” is a technical document that sets out the details of how, exactly, a certain product is intended to perform or function. There are several expressions like functional, system, product, requirement and target specification.

christof Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 15:06

The Product Requirements Specification (PRD) defines a product which a company is making, or the requirements for one or more new features for an existing product. A PRD should generally define the problems that a product (or product feature) must solve, but should avoid defining the technical solution to those problems.

christof Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 15:05

There exists a lot of literature about “How to write a business plan”. Here the possible elements of a typical business plan are listed.

christof Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 15:03

A Start up – Plan is a simpler version of a business plan. Sometimes a start-up business plan is a good step before you do a real business plan.