This Is How To Develop An Effective Project Plan — Part 1

A series about project planning essentials: what is a project plan, steps to prepare a plan, tips for clear communication and more.

“When will you have the project plan ready?”

Last week, a colleague stuttered to answer a stakeholder's question about project timelines during a status call. His inability to provide a clear process or estimate revealed he hadn't commenced work on the project. His attempt to evade answering directly further annoyed the stakeholder who was keen to unders…