Planning is the process of detailing goals and how they will be achieved. It often involves collection of information, strategy formation, decision making and organization of tasks. The following are common types of planning.
Methods for achieving objectives. In many cases, multiple strategies are developed and planning involves a decision making process of comparing and selecting strategies.
Tasks
Breaking strategies into completable work items.
Estimation
Estimating time and cost, often at the task level.
Resourcing
Obtaining resources and assigning tasks.
Scheduling
Scheduling tasks according to factors such as dependencies and your business calendar.
Quick planning cycles that may skip directly to identifying tasks. Designed to respond to fast moving situations that represent opportunities or risks.
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