How to break down a big project
At a start of a big project, it can be difficult to split up the work. You may not have all the information you need to define the steps.
How to get the necessary information to break down a big project:
- Call on colleagues who have worked on a similar project, and ask for their advice.
- Revisit previous projects. How did you break up the project?
- Ask your manager if you're feeling stuck.
- Look to templates. Sometimes the recipe already exists.
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