Project Planning Projects have many dependencies, any of which could become points of failure. Without the cooperation or input from even one vital resource, a project may fail to meet its objectives. Effective project planning helps project managers think through a project before it starts and prepare communication strategies in advance.
a. Read the article “How to Create a Clear Project Plan,” Darwin Magazine , August 2004 ( tinyurl.com/24oub5a ), and summarize its main points.
b. Read through the “SDLC in Practice” exercise above, and select a problem as directed by your professor.
c. Prepare a project plan for the problem you selected above.
d. Present your project plan to your class. Solicit your peers’ suggestions for improvement.