Project Planning: A Project Management Process Area at Maturity Level 2

Tip

In the CMMI for Services Model, this process area is called Work Planning.

Purpose

The purpose of Project Planning (PP) is to establish and maintain plans that define project activities.

Tip

In planning, you determine the requirements to be fulfilled, the tasks to perform, and the resources and coordination required. This information is the basis for obtaining the needed resources and commitments.

Introductory Notes

One of the keys to effectively managing a project is project planning. The Project Planning process area involves the following activities:

• Developing the project plan

• Interacting with relevant stakeholders appropriately

• Getting commitment to ...

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