Themes Plans (How?// How much? // When?) Purpose The purpose of the Plans theme is to facilitate communication and control by defining the means of delivering the products (the where and how, by whom, and estimating the when and how much). Effective project management relies on effective planning as without a plan there is no control Planning provides project personnel with information on: What is required How it will be achieved and by who, using what specialist equipment and resources When events will happen Whether the targets (time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits) are achievable. Week 1 Week 1 1 1

Themes Plans (How?// How much? // When?) Approach (1) Philosophy The philosophy behind producing plans in PRINCE2 is that products required are identified first, and only then are the activities, dependencies and resources required to deliver those products identified. This is known as Product-based Planning and is used for the project Plan, the Stage Plan and, optionally, the Team Plan. Each step in the Planning procedure may need to be revisited on completion of later steps. Week 1 W eek 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1

Themes Plans (How?// How much? // When?) Approach (2) Philosophy Approach to Planning Design the Plan Prerequisite Define and analyse the products Identify Activities and dependencies Analyse the risks Repeat for: Project Plan Stage Plan Team Plan Prepare estimates Prepare the Schedules Document the Plan 3 3 3 3 3

Themes Plans (How?// How much? // When?) Approach (5) Define and Analyse the Products PRINCE2 uses a technique known as Product-based Planning To identify, define and analyse the plan’s products. Product-based Planning is iterative. In the Case of Product Descriptions – at first simple title and statement of purpose. The format and presentation of the Product Breakdown Structure and Product Flow Diagram is determined by Personal Preference. W eek 1 Week 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1

Themes Plans (How?// How much? // When?) Approach (6) Define and analyse the products Product-based Planning Technique Write the Project Product Description Create the product breakdown Structure Write the Product Description Create the Product Flow Diagram For Project Plan only All Levels of plan Week 1 5 5 5 5 5 5