Ability to Perform

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Ability to Perform GP 2.2 Plan the Process Establish and maintain the plan for performing the project planning process. Elaboration This plan for performing the project planning process differs from the project plan described in specific practices in this process area. The plan called for in this generic practice would address the comprehensive planning for all of the specific practices in this process area, from estimating the scope of the project all the way to obtaining commitment for the project plan. In other words, this generic practice calls for one to "plan the plan." In contrast, the project plan called for in the specific practices would address planning for the project effort itself in a comprehensive manner. GP 2.3 Provide Resources Provide adequate resources for performing the project planning process, developing the work products, and providing the services of the process. Elaboration Special expertise, equipment, and facilities in project planning may be required. Special expertise in project planning may include the following: Experienced estimators Schedulers Technical experts in applicable areas (e.g., product domain and technology) Examples of other resources provided include the following tools: Spreadsheet programs Estimating models Project planning and scheduling packages GP 2.4 Assign Responsibility Assign responsibility and authority for performing the process, developing the work products, and providing the services of the project planning process. GP 2.5 Train People Train the people performing or supporting the project planning process as needed. Elaboration Examples of training topics include the following: Estimating Budgeting Negotiating Risk identification and analysis Data management Planning Scheduling

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