🎯 Learning Intention

I will reflect on why realistic planning matters in project management and set one personal project goal for this week.

✅ Success Criteria

• [ ] I can define the importance of realistic planning.
• [ ] I can describe one project management tool or idea I want to practice this week.
• [ ] I can write a personal project management goal.

🌍 Why We’re Learning This

Project management is about breaking big tasks into achievable steps. This skill is essential for mentoring and supporting real civic tech projects.

🧭 Agenda (47–50 min)

1) Warm-Up (Tech Journal, 5 min)

“Think of a time a group project went badly. What caused it — lack of planning, time, or communication?”

2) Mini-Lesson (10 min)

• Topic: “Why projects fail”
  • Unrealistic scope, weak planning, poor communication.
  • Preview PM tools → task lists, Kanban, timelines.

3) Guided Practice (15 min)

• Groups: Brainstorm how to apply planning tools to juniors’ survey sprint.
• List tasks → assign roles hypothetically.

4) Independent Work (12–15 min)

• Fill out Project Management Journal (Part 1):
  • Write one project goal for this week.
  • Identify one tool or habit they will practice (checklists, timelines, etc.).

5) Wrap-Up (2–3 min)