A Project Plan or Project Schedule is used to guide both Delivery and project monitoring and control.
A Project Plan sets out:
- the phases, activities and tasks needed to deliver a project
- when each activity should be done
- how long each activity should take
- the sequence in which activities need to be undertaken
- activities that cannot begin until other activities are completed
- resources required to undertake the activities
key milestones
Project Plans help you do the following:
- provide a basis for you to monitor and control project activities and track progress
- help you determine how to allocate resources to achieve project objectives
- assess how time delays will impact the project
A Project Manager should be aware of deadlines and resource availability issues that may impact the plan or make it less flexible.
Planning is an iterative process that goes on throughout the life of your project. The plan is a living document that needs to be regularly reviewed, monitored and updated.
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