Project planning activities are the critical steps that help define goals, establish milestones and devise the roadmap to achieving them. It’s a process of understanding what is required, developing a tangible plan to reach those targets and then implementing it. A well-executed project plan can be the difference between success and failure; it provides focus, direction and vision, as well as mapping out risks and providing detailed timelines and resources. With clear objectives defined early on, everyone involved with the project knows exactly what they’re aiming for. The most effective plans provide clarity, set realistic expectations and drive the entire endeavor towards an achievable goal.