Planning Framework
Complete 12-section planning framework for technical projects.
Overview
The planning framework consists of 12 interconnected sections that cover all aspects of project planning and execution.
The 12 Sections
1. Executive Summary
Vision, problem statement, expected outcomes, stakeholder view.
Location: planning/1-Executive-Summary
2. Objectives & Success Metrics
Quantified success criteria, 30-60-90 day KPI tracking.
Location: planning/2-Objectives-Success-Metrics
3. Scope Definition
What's in/out, constraints, assumptions, change control.
Location: planning/3-Scope-Definition
4. System Architecture & Design
Technical blueprint, component specifications, ADRs.
Location: planning/4-System-Architecture-Design
5. Technical Execution Workflow
Complete technical implementation guide.
Location: planning/5-Technical-Execution-Workflow
6. Project Phases & Timeline
Milestone timeline, critical path, dependencies.
Location: planning/6-Project-Phases-Timeline
7. Resource Planning
Team structure, skills, budget allocation.
Location: planning/7-Resource-Planning
8. Risk Management
Risk identification, mitigation, contingency planning.
Location: planning/8-Risk-Management
9. Execution Strategy
Daily execution, ceremonies, quality assurance.
Location: planning/9-Execution-Strategy
10. Monitoring & Reporting
Metrics tracking and status reporting.
Location: planning/10-Monitoring-Reporting
11. ROI & Value Realization
Financial projections and value tracking.
Location: planning/11-ROI-Value-Realization
12. Governance & Decision-Making
Decision authority and escalation procedures.
Location: planning/12-Governance-Decision-Making
13. Lessons Learned
Continuous improvement and knowledge capture.
Location: planning/13-Lessons-Learned-Continuous-Improvement
Master Index
For complete navigation, see the Master Index.
How Sections Connect
Each section references others:
- Section 1 (Executive Summary) feeds into Sections 2, 10, 11
- Section 2 (Objectives) connects to Sections 1, 9, 10, 11
- Section 4 (Architecture) connects to Sections 3, 5, 7, 8, 12
See the Master Index for complete connection mapping.