Project Planning: A Project Management Process Area at Maturity Level 2

Purpose

The purpose of Project Planning (PP) is to establish and maintain plans that define project activities.

Tip

In planning, you determine the requirements to be fulfilled, the tasks to be performed, and the resources and coordination required. You then document all of this information so that you can obtain the needed resources and commitments.

Introductory Notes

One of the keys to effectively managing a project is project planning. The Project Planning process area involves the following activities:

• Developing the project plan

• Interacting with relevant stakeholders appropriately

• Getting commitment to the plan

• Maintaining the plan

Tip

The plan is a declaration ...

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