Project Management - Lecture # 02 | Project Planning Process Group |

Project Management - Lecture # 02 | Project Planning Process Group | #pm #pmlive #processgroups
Overview of Planning Process Group
Communication Management Plan
Resource Activity Estimates
Resource Vacation Calendars
Real-life Examples
Summary & Key Takeaways
Defines the roadmap for how the project will be executed, monitored, and controlled
Focuses on: Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Communication, Resources
Purpose: Ensures timely and appropriate dissemination of project information
Key Components:
Stakeholder communication needs
Information to be communicated
Communication frequency and method
Responsible persons
Example: Weekly status report by Project Manager via Email to Sponsors every Friday
Email / Slack / MS Teams
Weekly Dashboards
Status Reports
Meetings (Standups, Steering Committee)
Stakeholder Matrix
Purpose: Estimate type and quantities of resources for each activity
Includes: Human resources, Equipment, Material
Estimation Techniques:
Expert Judgment
Team Lead Review
Tech Estimations
MS Project Calendar View
Google Calendar Integration
JIRA Time-off Add-ons
Excel Team Calendar Tracker