Planning Object in Project Management – Definition and Meaning
A planning object is a defined unit or element that is the subject of planning activities, such as a project idea, a proposal, or an already ongoing project. It is used to establish a clear basis for planning, especially in the early stages of project development or in portfolio management, by identifying the specific entities to be planned and evaluated.
Example, best practice, and further information
In PLANTA portfolio, for instance, a newly submitted project idea can be created as a planning object in order to evaluate it and decide on its implementation. A best practice is to clearly define such planning objects and to prioritize them systematically. This aligns with portfolio management methodologies as described in the PMBOK Guide and with backlog grooming in agile approaches, supporting the decision to focus resources on the most strategically important and promising initiatives.