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Home - PROJEKtUS Office - Roleplayers - Project life cycle - Project management processes - Glossary - Afrikaans |
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Planning |
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During this phase, the actual problem as well as the actual solution for the stipulated problem is identified. An implementable plan is then developed to execute the actual solution. |
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Why the strong focus on planning? |
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The potential to add value and the level of influence on the project is the highest during initiation and planning. This potential decreases from hereon. (See blue line.) |
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The costs of changing increases as the project progresses. (See maroon line.) |
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It helps to optimise activities in terms of resources and time. |
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The process forces participants to think about what the project involves and what the interdependencies are. |
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It creates a plan against which progress can be measured so that deviations can be spotted and managed in good time. |
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A well considered plan offers protection against claims for unrealistic target dates. |
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It is a communication tool. |
The planning process |
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