Identify the idea, purpose, and feasibility.

Examples:

• Personal: Noticing that the neighborhood doesn’t have an artisanal ice cream shop.

• Academic: Running a student survey to test if people would buy ice cream in summer.

  
  

Design timelines, costs, resources, and risk management.

Examples:

• Work: Preparing a budget for ice cream machines and freezers.

• Personal: Planning the grand opening with a “2-for-1 cones” promotion

Put the plan into action, manage tasks, and deliver outputs.

Examples:

• Work: Hiring staff and training them to serve customers.

• Personal: Testing and launching new flavors like mango sorbet or cookie dough.
  

Track progress, quality, and adjust when needed.

Examples:

• Work: Checking daily sales vs. targets and adjusting stock of popular flavors.

• Personal: Reading customer reviews and improving service speed.
  

Wrap up, review results, and celebrate achievements.

Examples:

• Work: Writing a final report after the first summer season, with lessons learned.

• Personal: Hosting a thank-you party for staff after a successful grand opening.