On this page you can find every resource we link to on the Student Project Toolkit. Bookmark this page for easy access!
Getting Started
Setting Goals
- How to Write S.M.A.R.T Goals [pdf]
- Quick Guide to S.M.A.R.T Goals
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky
- Deep Work by Cal Newport
- Task Batching
- S.M.A.R.T Goals Worksheet [doc]
Who's Involved
- Stakeholder Analysis Tool [pdf]
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Quick Guide to Stakeholder Analysis
- What is Unconscious Bias?
- Guard Against Unconscious Bias
- Power Interest Grid [doc]
What You Need
- Create Positive Team Dynamics
- Group Contract
- What is a S.W.O.T Analysis?
- How to perform a SWOT Analysis
- Group Charter with Guidelines and Examples [pdf]
- Group Charter Template [doc]
Creating a Project Plan
Running Your Project
Delegating Duties
- Team Roles
- Maximize Team Performance [pdf]
- Group Charter with Guidelines and Examples [pdf]
- Group Charter Template [doc]
- Group Inventory Tool [pdf]
Budgeting 101
- Do and Don'ts
- Troubleshoot Unexpected Issues
- Project Budgeting Approaches
- Funding Options for York Student Clubs
- Microsoft Templates
- Google Sheets Templates
- Apple Numbers Templates
Communication
- Effective Communication
- Communication & Planning Tools Guide
- Synchronous or Asynchronous Communication?
- Groupthink
- Disagreements
- Resolve Conflicts with the Stop, Name, Ask, Explain technique [pdf]
- Social Media Marketing LinkedIn Course (York sign-in instructions)
- Communication Strategy LinkedIn Course (York sign-in instructions)
- Communication Plan Ideas
- Communicating Effectively
Keeping Track of Details
Finishing Your Project
Debrief
- Open Up Conversation
- Go Retro
- Make a Safe Place and Ensure it is Worth Everyone’s Time
- Retrospectives Templates
- Miro Retrospective Templates
- For Project reports to your funders, sponsors, or supervisors, Microsoft Office, Google and Apple Pages offer lots of free templates
Leaving a Legacy
- How to Create an Online Portfolio
- Sway (available with Microsoft Office 365)
- Career-Focused Portfolio
- Flip Stack Portfolio Templates
- Canva Portfolio Templates
- Visme Portfolio Templates
Telling The Story
