A project plan is a road map document on how to achieve the objectives of the initiative as described in the project charter.
What needs to be accomplished should be in the project charter.
How the goals will be achieved should be in the project plan.
A project plan must facilitate concise and effective communication. This is important, as it ensures that all of the stakeholders are on the same page as to where their project stands at any point in time. A project plan is also a measurement to define outcomes, timelines, activities, resources, and commitments.
Any stakeholder at any point in time should be able to use the project plan and know what to expect by using the following fundamental questions:
- Why: The goals and reason ...
