ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the balance that is needed both in the development of a project accountability structure and in the development of project specifications. It considers each of these project planning aspects in turn and discuss some of the key relationships that exist between them. Key practices in intermediate project planning: Establish a clear and effective project accountability structure and project plans and specifications. Managers must ensure that the management structure they put together to undertake their projects allows for a free flow of information, not only from external agents undertaking project-related work, but from stakeholders in the project and within the project management team itself. Managers must also ensure control over computer information systems and software. This includes control over everything from data center operations to system software acquisition and maintenance. The public official who oversees the project on a daily basis may also be the person who signs off on contracts and change orders.
