Project Initiation
- New client proposals
- Repeat client check-ins
- Signed contract (with budget and scoping)
2.
Project Preparation
- Add to WMJ
- Create timeline
- Assign team members
- Schedule kick off
3.
Project Kick-Off
- Hold kick-off meeting
- Gather and document all relevant project info
- Address any scope or timeline concerns
- Create content collaboration docs, as needed
- Re-cap communication to all team members
4.
Collect Assets & Handoff
- Collect all relevant text content, graphic assets, vendor configurations, etc.
- Create dev environment
- Create Maker Guide with all build notes
- Organize assets in one-stop location (server, drop box, google docs, etc.)
- Hold hand-off meeting with maker(s)
5.
Build
- TBD, depending on project type
- Testing / Internal creative review
- Hold revision rounds as needed
- Track scope changes, build hours, etc.
6.
Project Deployment
- Launch/deploy project to production environment
- Schedule archive/delete, if applicable
- Archive/delete dev environment
- Infrastructure maintenance
- Revisions, additions, and content management, as needed
7.
Recon
- Cross-check VCC & ODC
- Complete Vendor Invoice
- Update I/O Financial Grid
- Get recon approval from I/O Director, then internal team and/or accounting
8.
Wrap-Up
- Archive/delete production environment, if applicable
- Archive WMJ project
- Project debrief
- Schedule next year’s project check-in (if relevant)