ABSTRACT
Before embarking on the discussion of planning techniques, it is appropriate to address the question, "why plan?': Isn't the plan outlined in the project definition or proposal adequate? In general, the answer is that the project definition or proposal plan is incomplete and too superficial to serve as a project management plan. It is typically prepared to sell the project and does not address many elements needed to manage the project. And it may be a success-oriented plan, which is hardly a protection against mishaps or a means of
contending with them. Thus, the project manager must develop a project plan in sufficient detail, which is discussed later.
