“The answer to When should you create a plan? is Always.”

There will be times in your career as a project manager when your team or stakeholders want to forego a plan in favor of “just getting work done.” It happens all the time. Some times it works, but let's face it: most times it doesn’t. That's why you always need a plan. In this episode of Time Limit, founder and CEO of project management consultancy 120VC and author of The Irreverent Guide to Project Management, J. Scott, joins the show to talk about planning and estimating, and following a solid method presented in the book for delivering projects on time and under budget every time. If you ever find yourself defending the need for a plan, this episode is for you. If you think you don’t need a plan, this episode is also for you. The conversation covers:

• How to blend processes successfully
• The necessity for solid project management training materials
• When to create a project plan
• The values of planning in both traditional and Agile methods
• How to collaborate on project planning
• Mistakes that PMs make in planning
• How to get better at estimating
• Time-saving tips to strengthen your estimates plans stronger

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• J’s consultancy, 120VC
• J’s book, The Irreverent Guide to Project Management

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