PERT/CPM and its 3 Phases

PERT is Planning Evaluation and Review Technique. CPM is Critical Path Method. Pert is a result of looking for improved method of planning and evaluating progress of a large scale research and development program. And CPM was designed as a tool for planning, scheduling and control of construction work.
PERT/CPM is a control tool for defining [...]

Managing the Project Plan

For establishing requirements in a project plan, the following questions should be answered:
* What are the company’s goals, and how will the project support
those goals?
* What is the overall budgeted estimate (duration and cost) of
this project?
* What resources are available to me?
* How detailed a plan is appropriate?
* How often will I update the plan?
* [...]