Understanding planning

Question 1

What is the primary focus of the planning performance domain?

Answer 1

The primary focus is on delivering project deliverables and outcomes through effective planning.

Question 2

What is progressive elaboration in project management?

Answer 2

Progressive elaboration is the iterative process of increasing the level of detail in a project management plan as more information becomes available.

More we know, more accurate the estimates and more better our planning

Continuos updates

Question 3

Types of planning:

Answer 3

• Progressive elaboration
• Rolling wave planning

Question 4

What does the term “rolling wave planning” refer to?

Type of progressive elaboration

Answer 4

Rolling wave planning is an iterative method where near-term work is planned in detail while future work is planned at a higher level.

2 planning levels:
* Near-term
* long-term

Question 5

What are some variables that affect planning?

Answer 5

• Development approach: predictive- upfront, hybrid- high-level planning, adaptive- planning upfront with more planning after iterations.
• Complexity of Project deliverables: More complex deliverables, like construction projects, require significant upfront planning compared to simpler projects.
• Organisational, legal, regulatory: Legal requirements may necessitate specific planning artifacts and documentation, impacting the planning process.
• Market: In a competitive market, projects may prioritize speed to market over extensive upfront planning.

Question 6

Major artifact of the planning phase

Answer 6

Project Management Plan

Question 7

What is the iterative nature of planning?

Answer 7

The iterative nature means that planning is not a one-time event; it is continuously updated as the project progresses.

Question 8

How can project managers ensure their plans remain relevant?

Answer 8

By regularly reviewing and adapting the plan based on new information, stakeholder feedback, and changing project conditions.