Smart Project Plans

Bianca Harrington

Translator A AI

Summary

Smart Project Plans offers a practical guide to creating effective project plans, emphasizing that meticulous planning is crucial for project success. The book addresses the challenges of delays and budget overruns by focusing on clear objectives, realistic timelines, and effective resource management. It highlights that poor planning is a major cause of project failure, costing organizations significant resources. 

 
The book guides readers through defining project scope, engaging stakeholders, and establishing project governance. It then delves into developing work breakdown structures (WBS), estimating activity durations, and sequencing tasks to create realistic schedules. Resource management, risk management, communication planning, and change management are also covered extensively.

 
What sets this book apart is its hands-on approach, providing actionable templates and checklists applicable to various project settings. Smart Project Plans progresses logically, starting with core concepts and moving through detailed techniques for managing resources, risks, and communication. Real-world examples and case studies are included. 

 
The book draws on industry best practices and academic research, offering a practical guide to improving project planning processes and enhancing organizational performance.

Available since: 02/21/2025.

Print length: 133 pages.

Business & Economics

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