Project management planning is the process of defining the scope, objectives, tasks, timelines, budget and resources needed for a project. It involves creating a roadmap for how the project will be executed, monitored, and controlled to ensure successful completion.
Key terms in project management planning include:
Project Charter: A document that formally authorizes a project, outlining its objectives, scope, communication plan, stakeholders and timeline.
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): A hierarchical decomposition of the project deliverables into smaller, more manageable tasks. We accomplish creating the WBS using Epics, Stories, Tasks, and Subtasks in Jira.
Gantt Chart: A visual timeline that illustrates the scheduled tasks and their dependencies in a project.
Budget: The estimated costs for completing the project, including resources, materials, and any other expenses.
Risk Management Plan: A document that outlines the potential risks to the project and strategies for mitigating or addressing them.