2.2: Initiation of the project and project planning phase:
- Scoping a project – defining objectives, scope, purpose and deliverables to be produced.
A business plan is a formal written document containing business goals, the methods on how these goals can be attained, and the time frame within which these goals need to be achieved.
It also describes the nature of the business, background information on the organization, the organization's financial projections, and the strategies it intends to implement to achieve the stated targets.
In its entirety, this document serves as a road map that provides direction to the business.
It also describes the nature of the business, background information on the organization, the organization's financial projections, and the strategies it intends to implement to achieve the stated targets.
In its entirety, this document serves as a road map that provides direction to the business.
The primary components of a project management plan are:
- Scope Statement
- Critical Success Factors
- Deliverables
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Schedule
- Budget
- Quality
- Human Resources Plan
- Stakeholder List
- Communication
- Risk Register
- Procurement Plan
Developing the project plan, including planning for timescales and time management, cost, quality, change, risk and issues. see Gantt Chart below
Use of Bar and Gantt Charts for effective planning.
