Overview

Planning a Stage builds on the stage outlines in the Project Plan. It goes into detail about how the project will be controlled on a day to day basis. The Project Manager uses the process PL Planning to create the Stage Plan which is then approved by the Project Board.

The preparation for the next stage is done before the previous stage ends. The Project Board will approve both the current stage end and the next Stage Plan together.

The Project Manager is responsible for this process, Project Assurance should check the plan to ensure it is continuing to meet Customer and User expectations.

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Tips

• The Stage Plan should include management and specialist products
• Prepare any new or changed Job Description(s)
• Remember to include external products in the Stage Plan
• Quality control is the responsibility of the Senior Supplier and Senior User.

Notes

• Prepare the next Stage Plan from the Project Plan
• Be sure to include management products (ie PRINCE2 reports and plans)
• Consult with Project Assurance to check expectations are being met
• Review the Project Management Team structure for possible changes.

Case studies and examples

Related links

• Search our forum for 'SB1 Planning a Stage'
• Take our SB - Managing Stage Boundaries - Quiz
• PL Planning.