Q&A: Project Planning
What elements are critical to project planning?
We’ve found that focusing on 5 key areas in planning can help mission-driven organizations deliver more collaborative and impactful projects:
Scope: Scope establishes a project's purpose and helps create a shared vision of success among stakeholders and project team members.
Stakeholders: Identifying all project stakeholders and their roles supports inclusion and allows for more effective planning.
Outcomes: Concrete or tangible deliverables drive project action and quality, helping us define and measure project success.
Schedule: When broadly shared, project deadlines and milestones help us set expectations, monitor progress, and celebrate successes.
Communications: Project communication should be intentional, well-planned, and encourage collaboration among stakeholders and project team members.
Download our simple 5 Key Elements of Impactful Project Management Worksheet to begin project planning and facilitate a discussion with your team or key stakeholders about key project elements.
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