Introduction to project Planning:

Martin, M. D. & Miller, K. (1982). Project Planning as the Primary Management

Function.
 Pervasive function
 Guide to execution
 What, How, who, when
 Objectives Focused
 Internal and external factors control

Purpose of Planning:
 Communication
 Foundation for Management Action
 Problem Definition and Solution

Stages of Project Planning

 Project Beginning Stage
 Describe the project

 Detailed Work Plan

Elements of Project Planning

 three legged footstool 
 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
 Schedules (Clear Projection)
 Budgets
  Policies and Guidelines
 Change Control Procedures ( determine plan feasibility)
Decision-Making in Project Planning
 Uncertainties
 Delay decisions
 project success

Uncertainty in the Project

 inversely related to information

Critique/Suggestions :

 Stakeholder’s involvement for clear objectives

 Source of Objectives

 Organizational structures Impact

 Tradeoffs of between critical variables

 Remaining knowledge areas Plans

 Way to handle Uncertainties