Elements of a Project Plan

In addition to understanding the development life cycle, it's equally important to have a plan that defines how the project will be managed and a schedule that defines activities, duration, and target delivery dates. The combination of these two items will help keep the project on schedule and within specifications. A good project plan incorporates many different considerations. The following are some items to consider when building a project plan.

Tip

The project sponsor and key project managers should contribute to the project plan. The project plan should be approved by management at the start of the project to ensure that everyone is in agreement with the project scope, schedule, and cost.

Note

Sample project plans and schedules are included on the companion Web site.

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