Templates

Detail plan (Excel format)

Description

A Detailed plan is simply a list of the tasks and activities that need to get done in order to reach a milestone or produce a deliverable. Where the overall Project Initiation Plan is at a more macro level, detailed plans are at the micro level and function as the work plan for each team member.

This point is critical: planning is an iterative process which will occur more than once throughout the project. Detailed Plans should not be developed for more than 1 –2 months of work at a time since “things change.” However, these plans should be created every month or two until completion of the project. Again, the frequency for doing this will depend on the size, complexity and risk level of your project.

Deliverables

A Detailed Plan showing the activities and tasks to be done, people assigned, and due dates for the next 1 – 2 months of project work.