Summary of Posts<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n This summary update provides readers with an overview of prior posts regarding Project Planning<\/b> and provides a baseline for future posts that will follow on a timely basis.<\/p>\n There are two applicable Subject Series.\u00a0 One Subject Series, PROJECT MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES<\/strong> <\/a>\u00a0was posted during June through September 2011.\u00a0 Since that time, blog readership has increased very significantly.<\/p>\n The other Subject Series, PROJECT PLANNING<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 was started in late 2012.\u00a0 This Subject Series is ongoing and new posts will occur in the upcoming weeks and months.\u00a0 Readers are encouraged to subscribe<\/a> to automatic update notification<\/i>.<\/p>\n This summary is very brief and simply serves as an index for readers to follow.\u00a0 Of course, detailed descriptions are contained in the individual posts.<\/p>\n Ideally these Subject Series<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0provide a starting point to investigate best practice on many planning and execution features of project management.<\/p>\n Introduction<\/span><\/b> <\/b>(Part 1)<\/a> \u00a0\u2013 This post is the first in a series of discussions regarding challenges being encountered in current project management.\u00a0 This post introduces the topic and sets the framework for ongoing posts on individual challenges.\u00a0 This series is intended to draw upon many sources within the project management discipline or profession.<\/p>\n Project Initiation<\/span><\/b> <\/b>(Part 2)<\/a> \u00a0\u2013 This post addresses the starting point or initiation of the project.\u00a0 This is a crucial challenge.\u00a0 The initiation process (getting started formally) requires two processes and deliverables\/outputs (see PMBOK<\/i>\u00ae <\/sup>and Kerzner).\u00a0 Both processes are discussed.<\/p>\n Project Initiation Lessons Learned<\/span><\/b> <\/b>(Part 3)<\/a> \u2013 This post addresses the starting point or initiation of the project.\u00a0 The study of lessons learned creates relevance and importance in (sometimes) abstract concepts.\u00a0 It answers queries regarding the practical side of the issue.\u00a0 There is a famous quote out there that talks about those that refuse to study history.\u00a0 It is suggested that you avoid reliving the mistakes experienced by others.<\/p>\n Project Planning Process<\/span><\/b> (Part 4)<\/a> \u00a0\u2013 This post addresses the project planning process.\u00a0 This is a crucial challenge and the importance of this process cannot be overstated.\u00a0 A logical and often asked question is along the lines of \u201cWhy plan?\u201d as it can be complicated, time-consuming and aggravating.\u00a0 There are several key benefits to planning.\u00a0 These benefits are discussed.<\/p>\n Project Management Plan<\/span><\/b> (Part 5)<\/a> \u00a0\u2013 This post addresses the Project Management Plan<\/b> [also known as Project Execution Plan, Project Plan and other titles].\u00a0 The Project Management Plan<\/b> can consist of several pages of information and direction or a bookshelf full of many volumes of documents.\u00a0 These many volumes can have a hierarchical structure.\u00a0 PMBOK<\/i>\u00ae <\/sup>provides guidance regarding this deliverable\/work product.\u00a0 The Project Management Plan<\/b> is also known as Project Execution Plan, Project Plan, and other similar titles.<\/p>\n Project Planning Issues<\/span><\/b> (Part 6)<\/a> \u00a0\u2013 Planning the project properly, documenting the plan professionally and then implementing the plan successfully are likely the source of most project success and failure outcomes.\u00a0 While project planning is one of the most fundamental skill sets in project management, the requisite processes and actions are not well developed or successfully implemented.<\/p>\n Project Planning Lessons Learned<\/span><\/b> (Part 7)<\/a> \u2013 Learning from the experiences of others is an effective method for skill set development.\u00a0 Many organizations that use project management on an ongoing basis close out projects with a compilation of \u201clessons learned.\u201d\u00a0 These firms have found value in studying the issues that have emerged in the past.<\/p>\n Project Planning Lessons Learned<\/span><\/b> STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT<\/b> (Part 8) <\/a>\u00a0\u2013 This post continues the focus on issues in planning and problems that have their source or root cause in planning.\u00a0 The subject is Stakeholder Management<\/b>.\u00a0 The use of team and stakeholder workshops can be an effective mechanism for aligning, selling and implementing the Project Management Plan<\/b>.\u00a0 Obtain an audience with all stakeholders.\u00a0 Start with the Project Sponsor.\u00a0 Sell the Project Management Plan<\/b> in detail.<\/p>\n Project Planning Lessons Learned<\/span><\/b> RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS<\/b> (Part 9)<\/a> \u2013 This post continues the focus on issues in planning and problems that have their source or root cause in planning.\u00a0 The subject is Resource Requirements<\/b>.\u00a0 In this regard, the post will focus on human resources or staffing.<\/p>\n PROJECT PLANNING <\/span><\/b>\u2013<\/span><\/b> Managerial Considerations<\/span><\/b> <\/b>(Part 1) Introduction<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/a> – This post is the first in a series of discussions regarding challenges being encountered in current project planning, a subset of project management.<\/p>\n PROJECT PLANNING <\/span><\/b>\u2013<\/span><\/b> Managerial Challenges<\/span><\/b> <\/b>(Part 2) Project Initiation<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/a> – This post addresses the starting point or initiation of the project.\u00a0 Why would an organization devote time and investment money to building the wrong project?\u00a0 The answer typically resides in the Project Initiation process.<\/p>\n PROJECT PLANNING <\/span><\/b>\u2013<\/span><\/b> Managerial Challenges<\/span><\/b> <\/b>(Part 3) – Project Initiation <\/span><\/b>\u2013<\/span><\/b> Contractor<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0 – For a contractor, project initiation occurs twice.\u00a0 Each initiation point has differing considerations.\u00a0 The initiation points are:<\/p>\n Authoritative information and guidance regarding project management comes from many sources.\u00a0 A few that may be obvious include:<\/p>\n Sources that are used in these posts include:<\/p>\n Going forward, we will post other features of PROJECT PLANNING<\/span><\/b>.<\/p>\n McLaughlin and McLaughlin<\/b>\u00a0<\/a> has provided Project Planning<\/b> services for decades.\u00a0 The summary of M&M Project Planning services<\/b> is at the M&M<\/b> website, www.mclaughlinandmclaughlin.com<\/b><\/a> and the specific page is at the following link<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n My we wish you the best of luck and let us all attempt to confront and deal with Project Planning<\/b> challenges<\/strong>.\u00a0 It is crucial that recognition and anticipation of relevant issues occur during initiation and planning.\u00a0 However, the recognition and management should continue through execution, controlling and closeout.<\/p>\n Please note that McLaughlin and McLaughlin [M&M]<\/b><\/a> is not a law firm and is not intending to provide legal advice.\u00a0 M&M<\/b> <\/a>is a consulting firm providing (among other services) non-legal expertise in dispute resolution and litigation support.\u00a0 The Resource Center<\/a> is for the convenience of blog visitors and M&M<\/b> <\/a>does not offer this for commercial purposes.\u00a0 For further information on M&M<\/b> <\/a>services, please see<\/i> <\/i>www.McLaughlinandMcLaughlin.com<\/b><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Summary of Posts This summary update provides readers with an overview of prior posts regarding Project Planning and provides a baseline for future posts that will follow on a timely basis. 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