1.2 THE PLANNING PROCESS

The development of the planning process was structured in four phases:

Framework - This phase consisted of set up for the project, including lines of communication, schedules, scope confirmation and other project management items.

Discovery – This phase allowed the project team to collect information and learn as much as possible about Northwestern Polytechnic. This included background research, review of strategic documents, consultations with stakeholders (internal and external).

Exploration – This phase was for exploration of the data gathered and allowed for the project team to assemble possible solutions and strategies. These strategies were compared so the optimum path forward could be identified.

Recommendations – The results of the previous phases were gathered and formed the recommendations for moving forward.