Lecture Project management in practice (Fifth Edition) – Chapter 3: Project activity and risk planning

The following will be discussed in this chapter: The basis of a project plan - the “project charter”, the planning process - overview, the planning process - nuts and bolts, more on the work breakdown structure and other aids, risk management.

Fifth Edition

Chapter 3 Project Activity and Risk 

Planning

• Summary of schedules and milestones

• Work breakdown structure (WBS)

• Time to complete each task

• Stakeholders, sponsor, project manager, and some team members

• Special skill requirements

• Necessary training

• Special legal arrangements

• Evaluation procedures and quality standards

• Procedures for monitoring, collecting, and 

storing data on project performance

A Sample (Partial) WBS

Staff Orientation

The RACI Matrix

Sample Mind Map

1. Risk identification

2. Risk analysis

3. Response to risk