The project planning process requires the project manager to utilise project management skills to ensure an excellent project plan and then a smooth transition from planning to the other project phases. If you were the appointed project manager, how and where would you use project manager skills to fully develop a project plan? (Please make use of examples)

Discuss, using examples, the major project elements which should be contained within a contract. Your discussion must also identify any five risks and planned risk responses to elements within the contract.