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This chapter looks at the first four types of key planning processes. The main purpose of planning is to provide a framework to gather information to produce a project management plan. In fact, the plan itself is really a collection of other plans. The majority of activities in the planning group center around developing the supporting documents that comprise the final project management plan. As more detailed information is learned about the project, the overall plan becomes more complete and the confidence in the project increases. Planning is an iterative group of processes as well. As the project progresses it often becomes necessary to modify the plan due to any number of reasons. Unexpected results, delays, outside factors, and internal factors can all require additional planning. Any scope changes will also likely require one or more planning processes to be revisited. Don't assume that planning is only accomplished once. The exam requires that you understand how planning is iterative throughout a project. The following list details some fundamental planning process items you need to understand for the exam:
Each of these processes is looked at individually in the next section . |
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