Putting it all together

Key components to the planning phase
Propper panning to ensure completion of milestones
Creating and menaging a project plan
Utilizing viable estimation methods to prevent project failure
Getting viable estimates using soft skills
Tools for building a project plan
Components of a project budget
Budget process
Estimating and tracking a project budget
Procurement process to manage paperwork, bids, proposales and performance
Risk management
Identify risks
Measuring risk impact
Communicating and monitoring protential risks
The importance of documenting plans
Organizing plans to provide visibility and accountability
Elements of a simple communication plan