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, PROJECT PLANNING
❑ the process of defining the goals, timeline, tasks, resources a
strategy for executing a project.
❑ It outlines what needs to be done, when and by whom to achi
the project’s goals.
❑ In the planning phase, the steps to achieve the project goals
determined—the “how” of completing a project.
❑ Budgets, timelines, and milestones are established, a
materials and necessary documents are sourced. Risk
calculated and predicted, change processes are put into pla
and communication protocols are outlined. If the initiation ph
is where the troops are assembled, the planning phase is wh
decisions are made about what will be done with them.
, •The project manager is essential for successful project planning and sho
ideally be involved from project conception through execution.
Effective project planning must be:
- Systematic
- Flexible to handle unique activities
- Disciplined with regular reviews and controls
- Open to multi-functional inputs
•Successful project managers understand that planning is an iterative pro
throughout the project lifecycle. A key objective is to clearly define all requ
work, often through a documented project plan, so each participant
understands their role. This clarity is crucial because:
- Well-understood tasks can be preplanned effectively.
- Unclear tasks may lead to changes in resources, schedules, and prioritie
more knowledge is gained during execution.
- The more uncertain the task, the more information is needed for effectiv
performance.