What Route Are We Taking? Planning the Project

When we ask project teams about the value of planning, team members usually list the following benefits: Provides better understanding of what will happen during the project; Uncovers scope, budget, and schedule problems up front; Allows better anticipation of resources; Provides better anticipation of problems and solutions; Increases understanding of the project; Improves coordination and communication; Builds commitment; Provides basis for monitoring and control; Increases the commitment of team members who participate.