phase 2 planning and design,”this phase is important as it porvides the foundation for the following phases. the objective of this is to make sure the objective can and will be meet within set time and budget constraints. It involves:defining exact purpose of the project and clearly defining the tasks or activities and defining the purpose of each. Estimating shortest and longest possible time for each activity. Identifying milestones and key time markers in the project that keep the project on schedule.Determining sequence of activities and any constraints affecting the sequence. For example, some tasks must be completed before other ones can start or pacticular resources might be required for the activity. This also includes:Deciding which activities should be completed before others can commence Identifying activities that can be done simultaneously or must be done at the same time. Assigning resources, people
materials and equipment to activities estimating cost of resources drawing up calendar of events”