Need a New Way to Write and Brainstorm Erasmus+ Projects? Create a Storyboard!

Innovation is the bread and butter of Erasmus+ projects.

At Wrap E Plus, we always look for creative ways to enhance the planning and writing process.

Today, we're excited to share a powerful technique that can revolutionize your approach to Erasmus+ project design: Storyboarding.

What is Storyboarding?

Traditionally used in film and animation, storyboarding is a visual planning technique that sequences ideas and events. It's a way to organize thoughts, visualize project flow, and identify potential challenges before they arise. By adapting this method to Erasmus+ projects, you can create a more cohesive, engaging, and impactful proposal.

Why Use Storyboarding for Erasmus+ Projects?

1. Visual Representation: Storyboards help you visualize your project's journey from start to finish, making it easier to spot gaps or areas for improvement.
2. Enhanced Collaboration: Team members can contribute ideas more effectively by seeing the project laid out visually.
3. Improved Communication: A storyboard makes it easier to explain your project concept to partners, stakeholders, and evaluators.
4. Flexibility: It's easier to rearrange and refine ideas in a storyboard format before committing them to a full proposal.
5. Creativity Boost: The visual nature of storyboarding can spark new ideas and innovative approaches to project design.

How to Create an Erasmus+ Project Storyboard

1. Start with the Big Picture: Outline the main stages of your project on large sticky notes or cards.
2. Break Down Each Stage: Add cards detailing specific activities, outputs, or milestones under each main stage.
3. Visualize Connections: Use arrows or lines to show how different elements of your project connect and flow into each other.
4. Include Key Details: Add notes about resources needed, potential challenges, and expected outcomes for each stage.
5. Incorporate Visuals: Use simple sketches, icons, or colour coding to make your storyboard more engaging and easier to understand at a glance.
6. Review and Refine: Step back and look at your storyboard. Identify any gaps, redundancies, or areas that need clarification.

Note: Storyboards are different from Gantt charts.

Gantt charts are necessary to establish a workable timeline. These charts are for internal use. However, if you further develop it as a one-page diagram illustrating all activities, outcomes, and events, it could serve as a valuable appendix for your project!

Storyboard Example: Rural Entrepreneurship Erasmus+ Project