Consider the following questions:
- What is a project? What the project requires ?
- What is the problem i’m looking to solve?
- What do I need? Consider the resources.
- What are my options? Multiple way to approach a project. Consider different options.
Good initiation is extremely important for project planning.
Set SpecificMeasurableAlignedRealisticTime bound tags.
Scope is clear and elements of time, costs and quality are understood.
Assure you are given the necessary authority within your organisation.
Assumptions: need to consider them in planning. With no proof of certainty, thus they may or may not eventuate.They affect every day phase of the project management cycle.
Dependencies are relationship between specific tasks.
Constraints: Restrictions or limitations that will affect the performance of a project.
Use creative thinking techniques to generate multiple solutions.