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Project Planning

Turn ideas into actionable plans that deliver value.

Business | Project Management β€’ Planning and SchedulingπŸš€ Intermediate

Learn how to transform objectives into structured project plans. Topics include scoping, work breakdown structures, scheduling, milestones, risk assessment, and resource estimation to ensure successful delivery.

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60 minTypical time
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2Prerequisites
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4Learning outcomes

πŸ“‹Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of project goals
  • Familiarity with team roles and stakeholders

🎯What You'll Learn

  • βœ“Define project scope and objectives clearly
  • βœ“Create a work breakdown structure and assign tasks
  • βœ“Develop timelines, milestones, and resource estimates
  • βœ“Identify risks and build a basic mitigation strategy

πŸ”—Related Concepts

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Risk management involves identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks followed by coordinated efforts to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events. It is essential for ensuring that an organization can achieve its objectives while safeguarding its assets and reputation against potential threats.Risk Management
alternative-toAgile Planning
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Overview of Project Planning

Understand what project planning is, its purpose, and the key outcomes of a solid plan.

⏱️8 min

Project planning is a systematic process of defining objectives, outlining tasks, and establishing schedules to ensure the successful execution of a project. Effective planning provides clarity, aligns team efforts, and mitigates risks, making it essential for delivering projects on time and within scope.

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Key Outcomes of Planning

Effective project planning is crucial for achieving key outcomes, including clear objectives, efficient resource allocation, and risk mitigation. These factors collectively contribute to the successful delivery of projects within scope, time, and budget constraints.

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Stakeholders, Scope, and Objectives

Identify who is impacted, define the project scope, and set measurable objectives.

⏱️12 min
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Stakeholder Map

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SMART Objectives

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OKRs and KPIs

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Timeline, Milestones, and Dependencies

Create a realistic schedule, identify milestones, and map dependencies.

⏱️10 min
Timeline
2024-01-10

Project Kick-off

Initial meeting to establish project scope, objectives, and team responsibilities.

2024-01-20

Requirements Gathering

Collecting detailed project requirements from stakeholders and users.

2024-02-01

Design Phase

Developing wireframes, prototypes, and design specifications for the project.

2024-02-15

Development Begins

Start of coding and implementation by the development team.

2024-03-10

First Prototype

Completion of the initial prototype for testing and feedback.

2024-03-25

Testing Phase

Conducting tests to identify bugs and validate functionalities.

2024-04-10

Deployment

Launching the project to the production environment.

2024-04-20

Post-Launch Review

Reviewing project performance and collecting user feedback for improvements.

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Milestone Planning

Milestones help in tracking project progress and ensuring timely delivery. Proper planning of milestones is crucial for successful project execution.

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Resources, Budgeting, and Risk

Assess resources, estimate budget, and identify risks with mitigations.

⏱️14 min
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Resource Allocation Basics

Understanding resource allocation is essential for effective project planning. It involves distributing available resources in a way that optimizes project outcomes while staying within budget and time constraints.

Common risk responses include: avoiding the risk, transferring the risk, mitigating the risk, accepting the risk, or exploiting the opportunity. Effective risk mitigation strategies involve proactive planning, contingency reserves, and regular risk assessments to minimize potential impacts on the project.

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Communication Plan

Define how information will be shared among stakeholders and teams.

⏱️8 min
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Communication Matrix

Effective communication is essential for successful project planning, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and informed throughout the process.

The Meeting Cadence in the Communication Plan outlines the schedule for recurring meetings related to Project Planning. Typically, these meetings are held weekly or bi-weekly to ensure consistent updates and alignment among stakeholders. Attendees should include project managers, team leads, and key stakeholders. The agenda should include progress updates, upcoming milestones, potential risks, and action items to maintain project momentum.

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Quality, Governance, and Compliance

Incorporate quality checks, governance processes, and compliance requirements.

⏱️9 min
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Quality Gates

Quality gates are essential checkpoints in the project to ensure that specific standards and criteria are met before progressing further. They help maintain quality, compliance, and governance throughout the project lifecycle.

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Execution Plan and Transition

Translate the plan into actionable work, assign ownership, and prepare for execution.

⏱️11 min
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Approval Path

The approval path ensures all necessary stakeholders review and approve the project before execution begins. Clear documentation of each approval stage helps prevent delays and misunderstandings.

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Monitoring, Control, and Adaptation

Track progress, adapt to changes, and maintain alignment with goals.

⏱️10 min
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Key Fact

Regular monitoring allows project managers to identify issues early and adapt strategies promptly, ensuring project success.