I. Recognize that creation of a project plan is often assigned to a project manager or champion.
II. Examine the purpose and contents of a work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Work required to be accomplished
• People or skill sets assigned to perform project tasks
• Timelines which include a start and end date and the number of hours and work days
• Estimated capital and noncapital expenses
• Identification of dependencies between and amongst tasks in the project
III. Establish major tasks within a project plan which can then be divided into subtasks or action steps.
IV. Gain awareness of project it is and how it can affect project managers and their ability to make progress.