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<\/strong> is one of the most fundamental skill sets in project management, the requisite processes and actions are not well developed or successfully implemented.\u00a0 There is value in the planning process and value in implementing a well documented plan.\u00a0 This was discussed in the prior post in this Subject Series<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Learning from the experiences of others is an effective method for skill set development.\u00a0 Many organizations that use project management<\/strong> 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 This and several following posts focus on issues in planning and problems that have their source or root cause in planning.<\/p>\n This post is the sixth in a series <\/a>of discussions regarding current challenges being encountered in today\u2019s project management<\/strong>.\u00a0 More specifically, we have titled the series PROJECT MANAGEMENT<\/strong> CHALLENGES<\/strong>, since we intend to focus heavily on the managerial aspects of program \/ project management.\u00a0 This post addresses the Project Plan Issues.<\/strong><\/p>\n Authoritative information and guidance regarding project planning comes from many sources.\u00a0 A few that may be obvious include:<\/p>\n Sources that are used in this post are:<\/p>\n The use of team and stakeholder workshops can be an effective mechanism for achieving a well-developed Project Management Plan<\/strong>.\u00a0 Start with the fundamentals and process.\u00a0 Incorporate project initiation documentation.\u00a0 Use lessons learned on similar projects.\u00a0 Emphasize team participation.<\/p>\n The use of team and stakeholder workshops can be an effective mechanism for aligning, selling and implementing the Project Management Plan<\/strong>.\u00a0 Obtain an audience with all stakeholders.\u00a0 Start with the Project Sponsor.\u00a0 Sell the Project Management Plan<\/strong> in detail.\u00a0 Use the workshop to probe for disagreement or lack of support.\u00a0 Obtain buy-in for the plan.<\/p>\n Kerzner elaborates on a view of why plans fail, typical reasons which he indicates include:<\/p>\n In subsequent posts, we will address additional issues or problems often encountered in Project Planning<\/strong>.\u00a0 Comments from discussions on LinkedIn will be the source of some topics.\u00a0 Please post your comments, topics or experiences.\u00a0 The notion here is that lessons learned from problems that have their roots in planning and Project Management Plan<\/strong> use are potentially helpful in improving the work of the project team.<\/p>\n Good luck in avoiding these and other project planning pitfalls.\u00a0 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 challenges<\/strong> and endeavors\u2026<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is important to note that McLaughlin and McLaughlin [M&M]<\/a><\/strong> is not a law firm and is not intending to provide legal advice.\u00a0 M&M<\/a><\/strong> is a consulting firm providing (among other services) non-legal expertise in dispute resolution and litigation support.\u00a0 The <\/a>Resource <\/a>Center<\/a><\/strong> is for the convenience of blog visitors and M&M<\/a><\/strong> does not offer this for commercial purposes.\u00a0 For further information on M&M<\/a><\/strong> services, please see<\/em> <\/em>www.McLaughlinandMcLaughlin.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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.\u00a0 There is value in 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