The scope and objectives of a major project are explained in a project plan.Stakeholders need information like the project milestones, timelines, and cost estimate.Pre-planning is required for a good project plan.Break down the project goal into milestones and sub steps.The cost of each substep is calculated.Make any changes that your team suggests after you present the project plan.
Step 1: The project stakeholders should be identified.
Anyone who will be affected by the project is a stakeholder.There is a long list of people who will be involved in the project.You should communicate with a few stakeholders throughout the process.The funds for the project are provided by the sponsor.They usually own the end result.All big decisions have to be signed off by the sponsor.The project is overseen by the management team.Each member of the management team is usually in charge of a specific division.When the project is done, end users are the people who will use it.End users are visitors to a building.You don't usually meet with end users, but you should take their concerns into account while planning the project.
Step 2: To work out the project's goals, meet with the upper-level stakeholders.
Speak with stakeholders to define the project goals in the pre-planning stage.Lower-level employees don't have to meet with every stakeholder.Stakeholders should be spoken to at the management and ownership levels.They expect you to meet their expectations with this project.To understand the project sponsor's expectations, speak with them.Consultants can begin by consulting with them.Before drawing up concrete plans for the project, you need to meet with the management team.Take the managers seriously if they bring up any concerns.They are the people who have to carry out the project.
Step 3: To plan how you will finish the project, define the scope.
The scope is the result of the project.When this project is completed, what will it accomplish?What goals will it achieve?A clear idea of the project's scope is crucial for planning what steps you'll take to meet those goals.Understand what the intended project scope is by speaking with the stakeholders.A project scope could be a new apartment building.The planning will build towards this end result.Make sure the scope is feasible.If a sponsor wants to go to Mars next year, this is probably not a manageable scope.Inform the sponsor of what is currently possible, and then work out a scope for the event.Help the sponsor figure out what the intended scope is for the project.Speak with the project managers about what the end result should be.
Step 4: Key milestones should be divided into the project.
You can identify the milestones the team has to meet once you have defined the scope.There are large tasks that progress chronologically.One milestone is met and another begins.Buying the land, getting the building permits, laying the foundation, constructing the frame, and so on are some of the important things to do if the goal is to build an apartment building.These are important milestones that need to be identified.The milestones have to be done in order.You can't lay the foundation until you have permits.This is how to keep your project flow organized.
Step 5: Communication between project stakeholders needs to be clear.
Communication is important during a project.Managers should be informed of the project's progress if there are clear lines of communication.Before you start writing the project plan, you need to know who is in charge of each task and who reports to whom.This will help your team run smoothly so they can complete the project on time.Part of this process is making sure people are not bothered by problems that aren't in their department.If there is an issue with the phone lines in the building, the person responsible for the landscaping around it shouldn't be contacted.If all participants know who to contact if they need information, you will have a better project.
Step 6: Estimate the cost and schedule by breaking them into sub steps.
It's difficult to estimate costs and timelines for large tasks.Each milestone is too large for an accurate estimate.There are more sub steps for completion.Then come up with timelines and budgets for each step.There are many steps involved if one milestone isLay the building foundation.You need to contact potential contractors, get price quotes from them, choose a company, dig the land, pour the concrete, and so on.When making an estimate, account for each of the substeps.
Step 7: To calculate the total project cost, estimate the cost of each substep.
It will be much easier to develop a cost estimate with your milestones broken down.Take each individual step and research its cost.This information can be used to estimate the total project cost.The costs to account for when calculating the cost for the "Lay the foundation" milestone of an apartment building are the price of concrete and other materials, the permits for pouring concrete, and the labor cost.To develop a cost estimate, you need to research the average cost of each step.Your figures are accurate if you use the most up-to-date information.If your company has analysts who have worked on these projects before, talk to them about the costs.Their job is to account for project costs.Break your cost estimate into different forms.The total project cost, per milestone, and cost per month or quarter should be drawn up.Project sponsors need this information to make changes.
Step 8: The substeps are dependent on each other.
The project schedule and timelines are impacted by the steps that can't be completed until a previous step is done.Delays on dependent steps delay the project.Other steps are not reliant on other steps being completed first.To develop an accurate calendar for the project, identify all the substeps that are dependent on each other.A new building requires permits.No work can start until you get the permits, and all other steps are dependent on this step.You can't start wiring an apartment until the foundation is built.While you wire the building, you can start doing the landscaping outside.
Step 9: Each milestone should have a timelines for it.
Just as you broke down each milestone into steps to estimate the cost, you should do the same for a timeline.The normal amount of time needed for each substep should be researched.This information can be used to create a timelines for each milestone and the whole project.The planning stage should be taken into account as well.Building permits in your city can take 6 months to process.Construction can't start for at least 6 months.You can start negotiating with construction companies while you wait for the permits.All the agreements are in place when the permits come through.There are steps that can happen at the same time to speed the process.It is best to overstate the project timelines.If there are any unforeseen problems, this is the way to go.
Step 10: The project could be impacted by any of the risks listed.
Stakeholders should be aware of the risks involved in projects.Problems that could endanger the whole project can range from scheduling delays.The risks this project could face should be identified while researching the budget and schedule.Suggestions that could overcome the setbacks should be presented.One potential risk is the price of raw materials going up and impacting the project budget.You could suggest that working fast is the best option for avoiding this risk.Purchase certain materials ahead of time and store them in case the project encounters unexpected price increases.
Step 11: The plan addresses your sponsor's expectations.
The sponsor is the main person you have to impress with the project plan.They'll go ahead with the project if they like your plan.You could lose a lot of money if they pull out.How this plan accomplishes the project scope is the first thing to address.Simple language is used when explaining your plan.Everyone is on the same page if you avoid jargon as much as possible.Clear statements like "I will show you the three ways that this plan accomplishes our project goals" convey your message best.
Step 12: Explain your process for coming up with a budget.
Managers will want to know how you came up with your estimates.You should be ready to explain your procedure.Mention any potential variables or risks that could impact these projections and how the project might account for them.You don't have to go through every calculation.Give a summary of how you reached the conclusion after presenting the estimate for each milestone.Be prepared to go into more detail if anyone wants more information.Explain the budget in a concise and direct way."I've calculated a total budget of 15 million for this project."This includes material costs, permits, labor costs and land purchases.I researched the normal expenses for construction in this area last year and came up with these estimates.If anyone wants more detail, I'm happy to explain the calculations further.
Step 13: All stakeholders should receive a complete copy of the project plan.
Some stakeholders may want more information, and you won't be reading the entire project plan word for word in the meeting.Provide a full copy of your report to each stakeholder.Allow them time to review it and give you suggestions.The plan should be uploaded if your team uses a communication software or has a shared cloud folder.Bring some paper copies with you to the meeting.Stakeholders may want a summary of the report.The handout should hit all the major points in your plan.
Step 14: Request feedback and revisions.
The project plan is a normal part of the process.Changes to the project plan are likely to be suggested by at least one stakeholder.Ask the team to give feedback.Bring it to the whole team if someone suggests a change.Make a revision to the plan if they agree.Stating "I'm confident that I've been comprehensive with this project plan, but I welcome any feedback or suggestions," shows that you're flexible enough to work with a team as well.Take the concerns of project managers very seriously.If they think one of your estimates is unrealistic, you should consider revising it.