Project Planning is a methodology development process for the achievement of the project success that is required an agreement and consensus with internal and external functional organisation through the project kick-off (K/O) meeting and alignment meetings. The Project Planning activities are the establishment and development of the project organisation with roles and responsibilities; the project baselines (e.g. project execution plan (PEP); detailed project schedules; budget and cash flow; risk management plan, etc.); project procedures including reporting and progress measurementation system, and manuals with the work processes for the project progress monitoring, controlling, performance appraisal, and required tools and systems (software). Effective planning requires the resource allocation planning for all team members, developed within approximately 2 to 3 months from the project beginning, and all planning documentation should be updated and maintained for the entire project life cycle.

Related Definitions in the Project: Project Management; Project Controls