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. 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 Project planning is highly important and is fundamental to successful project management. Effective planning will ensure the on time, and on budget delivery of any project.
Good planning is good stewardship. Success in any endeavour requires careful preparation and planning. Without proper planning and preparation, failure is almost guaranteed.
Anyone who has ever undertaken a complex task already has learned the importance of careful planning. Churches need to plan for their ministries and for the facility needs which will serve these ministries.
In sports we see many examples of the need to plan. Often this involves a "game plan." A game plan is simply a series of steps which the team must follow in order to be able to accomplish its goal of winning the game. In fact, most winning teams are able to win, because they plan to win. Losing teams are often the team that had no game plan, or a poor plan at best. Failing to plan to win is the same as planning to lose. Or put another way, "Failing to plan is planning to fail."
Good planning conserves resources, prevents wasted effort, and saves time and money. Good planning prevents small problems from becoming big problems.
Projects are the vehicle which helps organizations to achieve their strategic objectives. Effective project management is therefore vital to ensure organizations thrive and remain competitive.
Planning is important because without adequate planning, projects will overrun and are very likely to incur additional costs often resulting in the anticipated business benefits being put in jeopardy.
Shiva Infra has experience across a diverse range of clients and industries and is uniquely positioned to provide you with a comprehensive project planning service.
We have a well established team of professional project planners who are able to understand clients' requirements and produce and maintain detailed project schedules ensuring that your projects run to time and cost.
Our project planners are well versed in using planning software such as Microsoft Project but also understand these are only tools to use and not an end in their own right. Ensuring effective communication and acting as the key interface liaising with all key stakeholders is a vital part of the planner's role.
Shiva Infra's planners will report on the feasibility and practicalities of your delivery requirements thereby managing expectations. In addition they will provide real-time status reporting on timescales, costing and resources.
Project planning is a fundamental project management technique required for the successful delivery of all projects. By investing in our planning support services your organization will gain: