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plan

An intended approach for achieving a specific objective.

Key Points

  • Describes how goals will be reached through chosen actions and sequencing.
  • Guides decisions, coordination, and communication among stakeholders.
  • May serve as a baseline yet should be updated as conditions change.
  • Typically includes scope, schedule, resources, risks, and assumptions.

Example

In an agile project, the team creates a Sprint Plan that selects backlog items, allocates work based on team capacity, identifies risks and dependencies, and clarifies the Definition of Done. This plan explains how the team intends to meet the sprint goal.

PMP Example Question

During project initiation, the project manager drafts a document that explains how objectives will be achieved, including scope, schedule approach, resources, and risk handling. What is the manager developing?

  1. Project charter
  2. Checklist
  3. Plan
  4. Status report

Correct Answer: C — a plan

Explanation: A plan describes the intended approach for achieving objectives, including how scope, schedule, resources, and risks will be managed.

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