All planning converges on the project plan, and all implementation diverges from it. It is a clear image of the project at one point in time in this sense. During the concept and development stages, the project plan may be drastically altered. Similarly, the project itself may undergo significant changes during implementation and completion. Project managers must understand that while projects can be flexible and dynamic, they must also be properly defined. The project plan is a crucial document that defines the project at a crucial point.
The project plan can be made up of a variety of elements that are unique to each company. The following elements may be included in a project plan:
- Overview of the project
- Project overview
- Stakeholder organisation and project team
- Management techniques (project monitoring, status reporting, communications, change management)
- The project’s scope (tasks, methodology, deliverables)
- Project timetable
- Project costs
- Processes and criteria for quality management
- Risk management and response strategy
Summary
Looking over this list, we are working on a project plan piece by piece.