Question $3\mathrm{.}1$

The ABC project faced many challenges, including delays and budgetary

constraints. Among the key issues raised has been the specification $of$ the

product, which must ensure the customer gets value for money. $Itis$ reported

that poor planning was the order $of$ the day due $to$ a lack $of$ experience $of$ the

hired project manager and a lack $of$ guidelines regarding approaches $to$ take.

The organisation was still growing and had $to$ establish a Project Management

Office $to$ provide guidance and support. $Asan$ expert who completed PRO$4801$

and with experience gained over the years working $on$ various types $of$ projects,

you have been hired $as$ a consultant $to$ provide guidelines $on$ how planning

should $be$ undertaken. You're required $to$ provide confidence $to$ the appointing

authority $by$ addressing the questions $(3\mathrm{.}1,3\mathrm{.}2,3\mathrm{.}3)$ posed $in$ the different

sections.

Distinguish between the different steps $in$ the project planning process and

explain the purpose $of$ typical questions $tobe$ answered $in$ each step.

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