Project 6029
Motivating Volunteers
Where to begin
• Define project scope • Identify all stake holders• Strategic Plan • Needs and wants analysis• Critical path analysis • Funding• Approval
Past Lessons
• Structured approach • Plan, deliver, evaluate• Regular workdays• Regular meetings• Project update (members magazine) • Media strategy
Change Management
• Culture• Knowledge• Attitude• Skills • Habits • Push v Pull • Planting the seed • Growth
Wow Factor
• 6029 potential• Marketing• Operations• Ability to attract volunteers
Feasibility
• Boiler • Wheels • Test axles • Bearings • Spares• Infrastructure• End budget!
Project Initiation
• Planning begins July 2007• First workday October 2007
Key Strategies
• Fundraising• Resources • Politics • Compliance • Alliancing • Networking
Positive Spin
• Web page • Blog page• Rules of engagement • Internal• External
Fundraising
• Sponsorships, gold silver and bronze• Corporate • Grants• Small donations • Cab rides • First train
Network
Cab rebuild Sydney
Network
Stoker trough
The plan ahead
• Certification • Registration• Training • Marketing • Operational plan• People