This Guest paper was submitted for publication and is copyright to Elizabeth Larson © 2012.
Republished here March 2022.

Editor's Note | Introduction | Step 1: Explain the Project Plan
Step 2: Define Roles and Responsibilities | Step 3: Hold a Kickoff Meeting
Step 4: Develop a Scope Statement | Step 5: Develop Scope Baseline
Step 6: Develop the Schedule and Cost Baselines
Step 7: Create Baseline Management Plans | Step 8: Develop the Staffing Plan
Step 9: Analyze Project Quality and Risks | Step 10: Create a Communications Plan

Elizabeth Larson, PMP, CBAP and Richard Larson, PMP, CBAP are Co-Principals of Watermark Learning, a globally recognized business analysis and project management training company. For over 20 years, they have used their extensive experience in both business analysis and project management to help BA and PM practitioners develop new skills. Elizabeth and Richard contributed to the PMBOK® Guide Fourth and Fifth Editions and the BABOK® Guide. They have presented workshops, seminars, and training classes on 5 different continents.

 

Editor's Note

This paper was written by Elizabeth Larson and posted in PMtimes in May 2012. We consider that the following 10 steps are just as valid today as they were 10 years ago.

  
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