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A Project Planning Process (in 4 Iterative Steps)

11/17/2015

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Define the Scope (WHY)
  • What is the goal of the project?
    • Is it significant enough? Is it an important standalone achievement?

Develop an Initial Work Breakdown Structure (WHAT)
  • What are the major steps/milestones?
    • Are the endpoints measurable (easily accessible by others)?
    • Can it be broken down into smaller steps?
  • What are the major assumptions?
  • How long will each step take? What resources will be required (people, equipment, materials)?


Develop Contingency Plans (RISK)
  • What could go wrong? Where are the risks?
  • What could take longer?
  • Is there an alternate plan?
  • Is there an alternate plan or scope with 1/2 the resources (time, people, money)?


Redevelop the Plan(s) with the Addition of Resource Constraints (WHEN, WHO, HOW MUCH)
  • Is there a robust plan with associated contingencies?
  • What resources are required for each step?
  • What are the dependencies of each step?
  • What are the costs of each step?
  • Has some overall slack (time and money) been built into the plans?
  • Is this achievable? How tight is the plan (It should be too tight)?
  • What are the major assumptions?
  • What are the major risks?
    • How can they be mitigated? 
  • What is the critical path/chain?
    • Which steps need to be closely monitored as a result?

PROCESS:
Iterate through the steps and questions, listing the results on post-its that can be assembled like a Gantt chart on the wall. Additional thoughts and ideas can be posted in a “Parking Lot.” Ensure that all assumptions and follow-on questions/unknowns are also listed.

Photograph the final Plan/WBS and the associated issues and then transcribe them for distribution, review, comment and execution.

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