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Planning Focus Area

The set of processes that determine the full scope of work, set and iteratively clarify the objectives, and design the approach and plan needed to achieve those objectives.

Key Points

  • Defines the complete scope, clear objectives, and the overall strategy to deliver value.
  • Uses progressive elaboration: plans are refined as more information becomes available.
  • Spans multiple horizons in agile (product vision, roadmap/release, and iteration planning).
  • Requires stakeholder collaboration to prioritize work, manage risks, and align expectations.

Example

A product team launching a new mobile app drafts a product vision, frames success criteria, and maps a release roadmap. They create and prioritize a product backlog, identify dependencies and risks, and outline sprint goals. As they learn from early sprints, they refine objectives and adjust the plan to keep scope, value, and schedule aligned.

PMP Example Question

A project team collaborates with stakeholders to clarify goals, determine the full scope of work, and outline how the work will be performed before starting execution. Which concept best describes this activity?

  1. Initiating activities
  2. Planning Focus Area
  3. Monitoring and Controlling efforts
  4. Closing processes

Correct Answer: B — planning processes that set scope, objectives, and the path to achieve them

Explanation: The Planning Focus Area centers on defining the total scope, shaping objectives, and developing the approach and plan to meet those objectives.

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