2.1. Task 2.1: Identifying Team Members2.1.1. Scenario2.1.2. Scope of Task2.1.2.1. Duration2.1.2.2. Setup2.1.2.3. Caveat2.1.3. Procedure2.1.3.1. Details2.1.3.1.1. Projectized Organization2.1.3.1.2. Matrix Organization2.1.3.1.3. Functional Organization2.2. Task 2.2: Assigning Responsibilities in the Planning Phase2.2.1. Scenario2.2.2. Scope of Task2.2.2.1. Duration2.2.2.2. Setup2.2.2.3. Caveat2.2.3. Procedure2.2.3.1. Details2.3. Task 2.3: Creating the Project Organizational Structure2.3.1. Scenario2.3.2. Scope of Task2.3.2.1. Duration2.3.2.2. Setup2.3.2.3. Caveat2.3.3. Procedure2.3.3.1. Details2.3.3.1.1. Project Organizational Chart2.3.3.1.2. Project Interfaces2.3.3.1.3. Limiting Factors2.4. Task 2.4: Developing a Communication Plan2.4.1. Scenario2.4.2. Scope of Task2.4.2.1. Duration2.4.2.2. Setup2.4.2.3. Caveat2.4.3. Procedure2.4.3.1. Details2.4.3.1.1. Determine the Needs of Stakeholders2.4.3.1.2. What Should You Communicate?2.4.3.1.3. When Should You Communicate?2.4.3.1.4. Communications Deliverable Template2.4.3.1.5. Section 1: Organizational Chart2.4.3.1.6. Section 2: Team Directory2.4.3.1.7. Section 3: Information Needs of Stakeholders2.4.3.1.8. Section 4: Information to Be Collected and Distributed2.4.3.1.9. Section 5: Filing Structures2.4.3.1.10. Section 6: Communications Matrix2.4.3.1.11. Section 7: Communications Deliverables2.4.3.1.12. Section 8: Communications Tools2.4.3.1.13. Section 9: Controlled Information2.4.3.1.14. Section 10: Communications Schedule2.4.3.1.15. 20 Questions2.5. Task 2.5: Creating the Work Breakdown Structure2.5.1. Scenario2.5.2. Scope of Task2.5.2.1. Duration2.5.2.2. Setup2.5.2.3. Caveat2.5.3. Procedure2.5.3.1. Details2.5.3.1.1. PMBOK® Guide Glossary Definitions2.5.3.1.2. Step 1: Create the List of Work2.5.3.1.3. Step 2: Organize the Work2.5.3.1.4. Step 3: Review and Adjust the WBS with the Team2.5.3.1.5. Step 4: Verify That WBS Is Correct and Complete2.5.3.1.6. Common Obstacles2.5.3.1.7. Levels of Detail in a Work Package2.6. Task 2.6: Creating Subsidiary Plans2.6.1. Scenario2.6.2. Scope of Task2.6.2.1. Duration2.6.2.2. Setup2.6.2.3. Caveat2.6.3. Procedure2.6.3.1. Details2.6.3.1.1. Develop a Staffing Plan2.6.3.1.2. STEP 1: DETERMINE HUMAN AND NONLABOR RESOURCES2.6.3.1.3. STEP 2: DETERMINE RESOURCE SKILL SETS2.6.3.1.4. STEP 3: CREATE A RESOURCE CALENDAR2.6.3.1.5. STEP 4: DETERMINE RESOURCE ASSUMPTIONS2.6.3.1.6. STEP 5: DETERMINE RESOURCE RISKS AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES2.6.3.1.7. Section 1: Human Resources2.6.3.1.8. Section 2: Nonlabor Resources2.6.3.1.9. Section 3: Resource Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities2.6.3.1.10. Section 4: Resource Calendar2.6.3.1.11. Section 5: Resource Assumptions2.6.3.1.12. Section 6: Resource and Staffing Risks2.6.3.1.13. Develop a Scheduling Plan2.6.3.1.14. DEFINE SCHEDULING ACTIVITIES2.6.3.1.15. DETERMINE ACTIVITY SEQUENCING2.6.3.1.16. Arrow diagramming method (ADM)2.6.3.1.17. Precedence diagramming method (PDM)2.6.3.1.18. ESTIMATE RESOURCES2.6.3.1.19. DETERMINE ACTIVITY DURATIONS2.6.3.1.20. DEVELOP A SCHEDULE2.6.3.1.21. USE GANTT CHARTS2.6.3.1.22. DETERMINE PROJECT SCHEDULING IN THE FACE OF UNCERTAINTY2.6.3.1.23. REDUCE THE SCHEDULE2.6.3.1.24. MANAGE YOUR RESOURCES2.6.3.1.25. Section 1: WBS2.6.3.1.26. Section 2: Gantt Chart2.6.3.1.27. Section 3: Network Diagram (optional)2.6.3.1.28. Section 4: Monitoring the Schedule2.6.3.1.29. Section 5: Controlling the Schedule2.6.3.1.30. Develop a Finance/Cost Plan2.6.3.1.31. COST ESTIMATING2.6.3.1.32. COST BUDGETING2.6.3.1.33. COST CONTROL2.6.3.1.34. Section 1: Estimates2.6.3.1.35. Section 2: Cost Budgeting2.6.3.1.36. Section 3: Cost Control2.6.3.1.37. Section 4: Establish a Cost History2.6.3.1.38. Develop a Quality Plan2.6.3.1.39. COLLECT THE RIGHT DATA2.6.3.1.40. VALID REQUIREMENTS2.6.3.1.41. QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN2.6.3.1.42. Section 1: Quality Control Activities2.6.3.1.43. Section 2: Project Management Quality Activities2.6.3.1.44. Section 3: Quality Assurance Checkpoints2.6.3.1.45. Section 4: Quality Roles and Responsibilities2.6.3.1.46. Section 5: Work Products and Quality Characteristics2.6.3.1.47. Section 6: Quality Criteria2.6.3.1.48. Section 7: Quality Contributors2.6.3.1.49. Section 8: Quality Standards2.6.3.1.50. Section 9: Technical Specifications2.6.3.1.51. Section 10: Project Schedule2.6.3.1.52. Section 11: Assumptions2.6.3.1.53. Section 12: Dependencies2.6.3.1.54. Section 13: Risks2.6.3.1.55. Section 14: Costs2.6.3.1.56. Section 15: Corrective Actions2.6.3.1.57. Develop a Procurement Plan2.6.3.1.58. PROCUREMENT PLANNING2.6.3.1.59. TYPES OF CONTRACTS2.6.3.1.60. RESPONSIBILITIES2.6.3.1.61. SUBCONTRACTORS2.6.3.1.62. VENDORS2.6.3.1.63. SUMMARY2.6.3.1.64. Section 1: Specifications2.6.3.1.65. Section 2: Source Selection Package2.6.3.1.66. Section 3: Procurement Actions2.6.3.1.67. Section 4: Procurement Documents2.6.3.1.68. Section 5: Types of Contracts2.6.3.1.69. Section 6: Contract Administration2.7. Task 2.7: Managing Project Risks2.7.1. Scenario2.7.2. Scope of Task2.7.2.1. Duration2.7.2.2. Setup2.7.2.3. Caveat2.7.3. Procedure2.7.3.1. Details2.7.3.1.1. Uncertainty, Choice, and Certainty2.7.3.1.2. Understanding Probability Theory2.7.3.1.3. Understanding Stakeholder Risk Tolerance2.7.3.1.4. Risk Identification2.7.3.1.5. RISK CATEGORIES2.7.3.1.6. Perform Qualitative Risk Assessment2.7.3.1.7. SIZING THE PROBABILITIES OF RISK LIKELIHOOD2.7.3.1.8. SIZING THE IMPACT OF RISK EVENTS OR THE AMOUNT AT STAKE2.7.3.1.9. PROBABILITY AND IMPACT MATRIX2.7.3.1.10. TRIGGERS2.7.3.1.11. Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis2.7.3.1.12. INTERVIEWING2.7.3.1.13. PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS2.7.3.1.14. SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS2.7.3.1.15. EXPECTED MONETARY VALUE ANALYSIS USING DECISION TREES2.7.3.1.16. SIMULATION2.7.3.1.17. Plan Risk Responses2.7.3.1.18. ELEMENTS OF THE RISK-RESPONSE PLAN2.7.3.1.19. Contingency Plans2.7.3.1.20. Contingency Reserves vs. Management Reserves2.7.3.1.21. Take Corrective Action2.7.3.1.22. Choose Alternative Strategies2.7.3.1.23. Update the Risk-Response Plan2.7.3.1.24. Create a Risk Management Plan2.7.3.1.25. Section 1: Management Strategy2.7.3.1.26. Section 2: Risk-Response Plan2.7.3.1.27. Section 3: Risk Monitoring2.7.3.1.28. Section 4: Risk Control2.8. Task 2.8: Creating the Master Project Management Plan2.8.1. Scenario2.8.2. Scope of Task2.8.2.1. Duration2.8.2.2. Setup2.8.2.3. Caveat2.8.3. Procedure2.8.3.1. Details2.8.3.1.1. Consolidate Subsidiary Plans2.8.3.1.2. Create a Milestone List2.8.3.1.3. Establish Project Baselines2.8.3.1.4. Create a Resource Calendar2.8.3.1.5. Insert the Risk Register2.8.3.1.6. Configuration Management2.8.3.1.7. Management Review Process2.9. Task 2.9: Obtaining Plan Approval2.9.1. Scenario2.9.2. Scope of Task2.9.2.1. Duration2.9.2.2. Setup2.9.2.3. Caveat2.9.3. Procedure2.9.3.1. Details2.9.3.1.1. Obtain Approval from Management2.9.3.1.2. Obtain Approval from the Customer2.9.3.1.3. Conduct a Kickoff Meeting2.10. Task 2.10: Developing a Change Management Plan2.10.1. Scenario2.10.2. Scope of Task2.10.2.1. Setup2.10.2.2. Caveat2.10.3. Procedure2.10.3.1. Details2.10.3.1.1. Change Request Process2.10.3.1.2. STEP 1: SUBMIT, RECEIVE, AND REVIEW THE CHANGE REQUEST2.10.3.1.3. STEP 2: CONDUCT AN IMPACT ANALYSIS2.10.3.1.4. STEP 3: MAKE A DECISION ON THE CHANGE REQUEST2.10.3.1.5. STEP 4: FOLLOW ESCALATION PROCEDURES2.10.3.1.6. STEP 5: MANAGE CHANGE ORDERS2.10.3.1.7. So How Do You Know If You Have a Good Plan?