Perhaps the most important phase of any project is planning. If the planning is performed effectively and the workers participate in the development of the plan, the chances of success are greatly enhanced. Yet even with the best-prepared plan, changes will occur.

Good project planning begins with a definition of the requirements, such as the statement of work, work breakdown structure, specifications, timing, and spending curve. Effective planning also assumes that the project manager under- stands the business case and the accompanying assumptions and constraints.

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