Projects are what make a team exist beyond the arena — and they are also what judges most want to see backed by evidence.
What a project is in FIRSTLink to this section
- Understand the difference between a quick action and a real project.
- Learn to spot a problem or a need.
- Turn an idea into something the team can actually execute.
How to structure a projectLink to this section
- Define the goal and who the project is for.
- Think through the actions, owners and expected outcome.
- Keep the project simple enough to be executed.
Minimum project sheetLink to this section
- Problem — what is wrong today, and for whom.
- Goal — what changes if it works.
- Actions — what the team will do, step by step.
- Owners and deadlines.
- Indicators — how you will know it worked.
ImpactLink to this section
- Understand how to tell whether the project truly made a difference.
- Record numbers, photos, testimonials and other results.
- Collect evidence during the season instead of trying to remember everything at the end.