The first step in materials development is a well-designed plan. It provides a clear and concise summary of your project, project justification, project goals, a workplan, a realistic timeline, and a detailed budget. Planning will help you make good decisions and will help you and your staff stay focused on the project, even when things go wrong. Planning also helps you define, and later measure, success. PATH recommends you put your plan in writing. This means documenting your research, writing out your communications objectives, and creating a detailed, step-by-step workplan and budget. Although this may seem like a lot of work, it will help ensure your final.
