Introduction<\/span><\/p>\n After a long period [since March 2012] of inactivity, McLaughlin and<\/b> McLaughlin<\/b><\/a> is pleased to resume posting activity in this blog.\u00a0 Project Professionals is intended to offer advice and tips regarding various aspects of Program and Project Management<\/b>.\u00a0 For a statement of blog Objectives and Goals, please follow this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n During this inactive period, M&M<\/b><\/a> has been performing two time-consuming assignments.\u00a0 One is program management support work on large Canadian oil sands investment\/expansion program.\u00a0 The second is a construction claim on an international power plant project.<\/p>\n In considering the general topic of project planning, consider the following question.\u00a0 Why do so many projects experience serious negative issues, if not failure, when project planning has been pursued?\u00a0 Often the answer is that the plans are defective or ignored.\u00a0 Alignment, implementation and updating are essential features.\u00a0 Good quality plans must be developed and implemented.\u00a0 Often, this is not the case.<\/p>\n [Continued]<\/p>\n In this Subject Series, we intend to address:<\/p>\n This post is the first in a series of discussions regarding challenges being encountered in current project planning, a subset of project management.\u00a0 More specifically, we have titled the series PROJECT PLANNING<\/b>, since we intend to focus heavily on the managerial aspects of program \/ project planning.\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 Authoritative information and guidance regarding project management comes from many sources.\u00a0 A few that may be obvious include:<\/p>\n In order to frame and organize this topic, we will use the PMI Project Management Processes for a Project as presented in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK<\/a><\/i>\u00ae<\/sup> Guide)<\/i><\/a>.<\/i>\u00a0 Further, we will rely on PMI\u2019s The Standard for Program Management.<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are so many prominent authors that are sources and deserving of mention.\u00a0 The names will emerge as the series unfolds.\u00a0 Among the many, here are some that we have used in the past [to name a few, sorry for the many omissions]:<\/p>\n PMBOK<\/i><\/b>\u00ae<\/sup><\/b> Guide<\/i><\/b> defines five process groups:<\/p>\n Our discussion will be organized along the structure of these process groups.\u00a0 Hence, the first discussion will focus on the Initiating Process Group.<\/p>\n M&M<\/b><\/a> experience in program and project planning<\/b> includes:<\/p>\n Good luck and let us all attempt to approach the practice or managerial challenge of project management with all knowledge, tools and lessons learned that are available.\u00a0 Setting a solid foundation in the issues as well as the process is essential and has long term (project duration) benefits.\u00a0 Happy reading and good luck in your project management<\/b> challenges<\/b> and endeavors\u2026<\/p>\n It is important to 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<\/b><\/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<\/a> <\/b>services, please see\u00a0<\/i>www.McLaughlinandMcLaughlin.com<\/i><\/b><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n Introduction After a long period [since March 2012] of inactivity, McLaughlin and McLaughlin is pleased to resume posting activity in this blog.\u00a0 Project Professionals is intended to offer advice and tips regarding various aspects of Program and Project Management.\u00a0 For a statement of blog Objectives and Goals, please follow this link. 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