GP 2.2 (AB 1) Plan the
Process
Establish and maintain the plan for performing the
project
planning
process.
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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.
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GP
2.3 (AB 2) Provide Resources
Provide adequate resources for
performing the project planning process, developing the work
products, and providing the services of the process.
Elaboration :
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Special expertise, equipment, and facilities in project
planning may be required.
Special expertise in project planning may include the following:
¡EExperienced
estimators  
¡ESchedulers
¡ETechnical
experts in applicable areas (e.g., product domain and technology)
Examples of
other resources provided include the following tools:
¡ESpreadsheet
programs
¡EEstimating
models
¡EProject
planning and scheduling packages
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GP 2.4 (AB 3) Assign Responsibility
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Assign responsibility and authority
for performing the process, developing the work products, and
providing the services of the project planning process.
GP 2.5 (AB 4) Train People
Train the people performing or supporting the project
planning process as needed.
Elaboration:
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Examples of training topics include
the following :
¡EEstimating
¡EBudgeting
¡ENegotiating
¡ERisk
identification and analysis
¡EData management
¡EPlanning
¡EScheduling
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