"Project planning is part of project management, which relates to the use of schedules such as Gantt charts to plan and subsequently report progress within the project environment.
Initially, the project scope is defined and the appropriate methods for completing the project are determined. Following this step, the durations for the various tasks necessary to complete the work are listed and grouped into a work breakdown structure. Project planning is often used to organize different areas of a project, including project plans, work loads and the management of teams and individuals. The logical dependencies between tasks are defined using an activity network diagram that enables identification of the critical path. Float or slack time in the schedule can be calculated using project management software. Then the necessary resources can be estimated and costs for each activity can be allocated to each resource, giving the total project cost. At this stage, the project schedule may be optimized to achieve the appropriate balance between resource usage and project duration to comply with the project objectives. Once established and agreed, the project schedule becomes what is known as the baseline schedule. Progress will be measured against the baseline schedule throughout the life of the project. Analyzing progress compared to the baseline schedule is known as earned value management.
The inputs of the project planning phase include the project charter and the concept proposal. The outputs of the project planning phase include the project requirements, the project schedule, and the project management plan." [Project planning. Wikipedia]
The flow chart example "Project planning process" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Flowcharts solution from the area "What is a Diagram" of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Initially, the project scope is defined and the appropriate methods for completing the project are determined. Following this step, the durations for the various tasks necessary to complete the work are listed and grouped into a work breakdown structure. Project planning is often used to organize different areas of a project, including project plans, work loads and the management of teams and individuals. The logical dependencies between tasks are defined using an activity network diagram that enables identification of the critical path. Float or slack time in the schedule can be calculated using project management software. Then the necessary resources can be estimated and costs for each activity can be allocated to each resource, giving the total project cost. At this stage, the project schedule may be optimized to achieve the appropriate balance between resource usage and project duration to comply with the project objectives. Once established and agreed, the project schedule becomes what is known as the baseline schedule. Progress will be measured against the baseline schedule throughout the life of the project. Analyzing progress compared to the baseline schedule is known as earned value management.
The inputs of the project planning phase include the project charter and the concept proposal. The outputs of the project planning phase include the project requirements, the project schedule, and the project management plan." [Project planning. Wikipedia]
The flow chart example "Project planning process" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Flowcharts solution from the area "What is a Diagram" of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Project — Assigning Resources
Users new to ConceptDraw PROJECT will find the Basic lessons an essential platform for familiarizing themselves with the program′s functions. Learn how to assign resources to tasks in ConceptDraw PROJECT with this comprehensive video lesson.Project —Task Trees and Dependencies
Users new to ConceptDraw PROJECT will find the Basic lessons an essential platform for familiarizing themselves with the program′s functions. This video lesson will teach you how to set up task trees and dependencies.How To Create Project Report
ConceptDraw PROJECT contains an extensive tool set to help project managers. The rich data visualization capability that is provided by ConceptDraw products helps you create project dashboards, one-click reports, multi-project views, Gantt charts, and resource views. Let′s learn how to get maximum value using ConceptDraw PROJECT!Project — Working With Costs
ConceptDraw PROJECT delivers a rich set of built-in functionalities and optional product extensions that support your daily workflow in time-saving and creative ways. This video lesson will teach you how to work with costs in your project document.Project — Working With Tasks
A full-featured project management solution with all the necessary functions right at your fingertips. Generates an extensive variety of reports on project and task statuses.These videos provide a series of lessons that will enhance the understanding of all our users, from people just starting out with the software, through to expert users.
Quality Project Management with Mind Maps
The visual form of mind maps is helpful in all stages of quality management, from describing problem to describing and documenting a decision.Gantt charts for planning and scheduling projects
Using Gantt chart software is perfect for planning, scheduling and monitoring project development or resource allocation. ConceptDraw is simple project scheduling software for reporting project statuses and maintaining gantt charts of milestones and tasks.Critical Path Method in ConceptDraw PROJECT
The Critical Path Method (CPM) is an algorithm for scheduling a set of project activities. It is an important tool for effective project management. ConceptDraw PROJECT implements this method to provide the user with a wide set of project management tools.How To Implement Collaborative Project Management
Collaborative Project Management via Skype is an ideal tool for project teams who need to master a growing project complexity.![](https://i1.ytimg.com/vi/Gy8qfqbLZDE/hqdefault.jpg)
Conference Planning Software
ConceptDraw MINDMAP is ideal conference planning software. It offers you a wide set of useful tools and drawing capabilities allowing you create professional looking conference planning Mind Maps.ConceptDraw MINDMAP provides large number of galleries with great quantity of various clipart that you can use for simply and quickly design your Mind Maps.
How To Plan and Implement Projects Faster
ConceptDraw Office is the most effective tool for planning, tracking, and reporting all types of projects with strong management capabilities, user friendly functionality, and superior ease of use. In this tutorial video we will assist you in planning and managing a project using ConceptDraw Office.- Simple Project Planning Software
- Project Management Software | ConceptDraw
- Project plan timeline - Request for proposal (RFP) | PERT chart ...
- Project planning process - Flowchart | Audit flowchart - Project ...
- What Is Project Planning Software
- Dependencies Software Project Management Examples
- Block diagram - Planning process | Project planning process ...
- Conceptdraw.com: Mind Map Software , Drawing Tools | Project ...
- Project planning diagram | Project planning process - Flowchart ...
- Seven Management and Planning Tools | How To Create ...
- Project Timeline | Gant Chart in Project Management | | Software ...
- How to Create Multple Projects Schedule on Windows | How to ...
- Project plan timeline - Request for proposal (RFP) | Timeline ...
- PM Planning | Project planning process - Flowchart | How To Plan ...
- Sample Project Flowchart. Flowchart Examples | Flowchart ...
- Project planning process - Flowchart | Sample Project Flowchart ...
- Free Project Planning Template
- Project timeline diagram - New business project plan | Business ...
- Project management life cycle - Flowchart | Project planning process ...
- Project planning process - Flowchart | PM Planning | Audit flowchart ...
- ERD | Entity Relationship Diagrams, ERD Software for Mac and Win
- Flowchart | Basic Flowchart Symbols and Meaning
- Flowchart | Flowchart Design - Symbols, Shapes, Stencils and Icons
- Flowchart | Flow Chart Symbols
- Electrical | Electrical Drawing - Wiring and Circuits Schematics
- Flowchart | Common Flowchart Symbols
- Flowchart | Common Flowchart Symbols