Purpose & Importance of the Project Management Plan (PMP)

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7.7 explain the purpose of the project management plan and its importance throughout the project life cycle.
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Why do we need a project management plan? (part 1) 1. Explain the nature of the project; describe its scope, material deliverables, timescales, roles/responsibilities. 2. For communication of strategies & plans; PMP is a working document. 3. Provides baseline for measurement & analysis of variation.
Why do we need a project management plan? (part 2) 4. Contract between PM and project sponsor or client and supplier. 5. Provides basis for continuity due to staff turnover; PMP contains all information needed to run the project
How does the PMP evolve during the project life cycle? Exists in draft form during concept phase Finalised at the end of the definition phase Issued after business case is agreed
How is the PMP used during the project life cycle? Communications tool (including changes) circulated to all who need to see it. Regularly reviewed for accuracy and connection to business case. Links to ancillary documents must be correct & maintained. Basis for audits and reviews
How are the business case and PMP related? (Part 1) Business case 'feeds' the PMP by providing overall strategy and background details. PMP turns strategic business decisions into practical steps. PMP defines delivery strategy for the project.
How are the business case and PMP related? (Part 2) Business case defines the project, the 'why'. PMP agrees the 'what', 'who', 'cost', 'when' and 'how' of the project. Project is executed.
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