Project Management Step By Step : How To Plan A... Now

What is included in the project, and—just as importantly—what is not ? This prevents "scope creep" later on.

Team members getting sick, budget cuts, or technical delays.

How will you prove the project was a success? (e.g., "Increase web traffic by 20%"). 2. Identify Your Stakeholders List everyone who has a "stake" in the outcome. Primary: The client or boss who signs off on the work.

Identify which tasks are "blockers." (e.g., You can't paint the wall until the primer is dry).