Project Planning Methodology, Project Manager

The Project Planning Methodology provides a common approach to planning when ever a plan needs to be created or updated.  This process directly supports these other processes:

• Initiating a Project -  Phase Plan in Section 4 of the Project Plan
• Planning a Project - Project Plan
• Planning a Phase - Phase Plan in Section 4 of the Project Plan
• Managing Work Packages - Work Package

The following steps are used to produce the required plans:

• Defining and Analysing Work Products
• Identifying Activities and Dependencies
• Estimating Duration and Resource
• Scheduling Work
• Preparing the Cost Forecast
• Analysing Risks
• Completing a Plan

These steps are used with product based planning to ensure that all of the required products are planned and resources are available.  A life cycle process can replace the need for Product Based Planning and the Product Flow Diagram.  The Life Cycle Process is identified in the Project Quality Plan (PQP).

• Product Checklist reflects the PBS or Life Cycle Process
• Project Activities reflect the PFD or Life Cycle Process
• Work Product Descriptions are available for all Products on the Checklist
• Skills and Competencies identified for resources required for the project.
• Quality Reviews are Planned
• Project Risks have been evaluated
• Project Text is available
• Work Packages defined

• PMBK_TPL001 - Project Plan Template
• PMBK_TPL017 - Project Schedule - Large
• PMBK_TPL017 - Project Schedule - Medium
• PMBK_TPL017 - Project Schedule - Small

• PMGT_FRM005 - Product Description
• PMGT_FRM006 - Work Package
• PMGT_FRM004 - Responsibility Assignment Matrix
• PMGT_FRM010 - Resource Requirements
• PMGT_FRM015 - Spending Plan

• Other links
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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge.

• 4.1 Project Plan Development
• 5.2 Scope Planning
• 5.3 Scope Definition
• 6.1 Activity Definition
• 6.2 Activity Sequencing
• 6.3 Activity Duration Estimating
• 7.1 Resource Planning
• 7.2 Cost Estimating
• 6.4 Schedule Development
• 7.3 Cost Budgeting
• 11.1 Risk Management Planning