Conclusion

Summary

The project plan is a document that acts as:

• A coordinating tool to help program or project team members agree on which elements of the effort are the most important.

• A planning aid to enable team members to envision applicable milestones, phases and priorities.

• A communication device that can help generate a rapid understanding of what a project A project often refers to an effort with a distinct life cycle and time table, such as the design and development of a product. might entail.

Extended uses of a project plan can include:

• Becoming an attachment to, or an element of, a bid, contract, or other formal agreement.

• Collecting and keeping track of specified requirements from all sources.

Benefits of using a project plan can include:

• Helping a nonprofit organization remain focused on a single vision of its program, especially when seeking multiple sources of funding.

• Helping a technical professional communicate the important aspects of a potential project to a client or hiring manager.

• Helping a contract bidder develop a clear concept of the work to be performed so that the bid will appear cohesive, compelling, and complete.