Here’s a mistake I make often….referring to the Gantt chart or project schedule as the project plan. And it may be that for a project plan that is all you have or need – especially if you’re running a fairly small project. And we aren’t the only ones making that mistake…it’s a common one. Especially in the world of information technology. In reality, the Gantt chart, or project schedule – is only one component of a real, true project plan.
According to Wikipedia, at a minimum, a project plan should answer the following four basic questions about the project:
Why?
What is the problem or value proposition addressed by the project? Why is it being sponsored? Why is there a need? Why is a particular technology being addressed?
According to Wikipedia, at a minimum, a project plan should answer the following four basic questions about the project:
Why?
What is the problem or value proposition addressed by the project? Why is it being sponsored? Why is there a need? Why is a particular technology being addressed?
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