Planning activities are required for almost everything we do in order to assure that implementation of an activity or project runs smoothly. We can use specific tools and most of them are also used for project management. Project management tools are useful for any tasks in which different outcomes are possible - where risks of problems and failure exist - and so require planning and assessment options, as well as organization of activities and resources to deliver successful results. In this Manual, we present some tools that project managers often use and which can also be helpful for everyone in planning the transfer of a good WBL practice.
The tools will be presented detailed in section Tools for process planning, where we give a short overview of the range of tools for process planning:
- Estimating Time accurately: Time estimates drive setting deadlines for delivery of projects or activities, and hence peoples’ assessments of their reliability; they often determine the pricing of contracts and their consequent profitability
- Scheduling activities using Milestones: Appropriate timetables and action plans are often sufficient to coordinate and implement projects and project-related activities. These should be explained and negotiated with the staff involved in order to improve plans and get understanding, input and approval from staff.