Do you typically organize your project plan according to the project life cycle, process groups or some other way?

Thanks, Rami. It sounds like I'm on the right track then. Each project (implementation) includes multi-phase work streams, so I am listing the associated processes within the relevant process groups. As a simplified example, for one type of service, the PMs need to conduct data gathering and understand the client structure (initiating) before they can align with the client on the approach (planning) and then create the appropriate communications (executing).

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You're Welcome Gail - You are indeed on the right track. However, I have the following comments on the example you've mentioned:

1- The need to gather data and understand client structure is part of planning where you define the scopecif work. Intiat9ngvshould include high level requirements, stakeholders list, bussiness goals and how they align with the companies objectives, and so on. Sort of a project charter.

2- How wil lyou close this phase ? And whats next phase ?

Thanks, Sergio. I see your point. What we refer to as a detailed project management plan resembles a project schedule in that it includes linked activities with due dates. Unlike a project schedule, it does not include graphics with planned start dates and durations, but does denote who owns each activity. I guess it's a hybrid.