Project Planning
Key Focus | Key Process Steps | Key Milestones | Important Things to Do Now
Key focus: Which way should we go? What should we do? Who should do it?
This phase is focused on the overall 'what' of the project. Including: What will success look like?, What are the objectives?, What are the benefits?, What are the risks? What level of quality is required?, What strategy should we use?
Key Process Steps
- Identify key stakeholders
- Listen to the voice of the customer
- Draft project execution plan
- Prepare high level schedule
- Work out what benefits you plan to deliver
- Start tracking issues, risks & project status
- Appoint team
Key Milestones
- Signed business case
- Funding approved
- Phase review
Important Things to Do Now
- All stakeholders should be involved in this phase
- Keep notes of all discussions
- Check your budget is really approved and locked in
