Affirming your Process and Timeline
Once you have assembled your implementation team, it
will be important to ensure that all members are on the
same page in terms of the planning and implementation
steps. Complete Worksheet 1C to establish the timelines
for your organization’s planning and implementation
steps. The exercise of affirming your process and
timelines will help to identify opportunities and
challenges related to developing and implementing your
plan. It may also identify where adjustments to the
approach or timing may be necessary.
Generally, your initial green plan should run for about a
year to allow implementation of all activities. After this
time, your plan can be updated to reflect changes based
on performance results and feedback from staff.
Organizations may also wish to align their green plan with their fiscal year.
Collaborating with Other Organizations
It may be beneficial to collaborate with other organizations or other chapters of your
organization, especially if you are working in the same building. You can explore options
of linking your planning and implementation processes in order to achieve common
goals and benefits.
Tools
Worksheet 1A ‐ Selecting Your Green Implementation Team Members
Worksheet 1B ‐ Green Implementation Team Members
Worksheet 1C ‐ Planning and Implementation Process and Timeline
Things to Communicate to
your Organization:
1 ‐ Your green
implementation team is
assembled and you have
begun the process of
developing your Green Plan.
2 ‐ There will be
opportunities for staff to
suggest green initiatives for
the organization or their
team, and to choose green
initiatives on their own.