Activity List
An activity list is a full list of all the jobs or actions that need to be done to reach the goals of the project. It is a very important record that helps with planning, timing, and keeping track of a job.
Activity List includes the following:
Define the project’s goals and limits. The first step is to figure out why the project is being done and what needs to be done.
Break the project down into smaller jobs. Separate the project into smaller parts that are easier to handle. This is called “decomposition,” and it helps figure out all the work that needs to be done to reach the goals of the project.
Find the tasks. Make a list of the things that need to be done for each of the smaller parts.
Define the order of the activities. Figure out in what order the activities need to be done. We call this the action series.
Estimate how long each action will take. Estimate how long it will take to finish each activity.
Assign resources to each task. Figure out what people, tools, or other things are needed to finish each action.
Make the activity list by putting together all the information from the previous steps into a full list of activities.
Review and adjust the activity list. Review the activity list with the project team, partners, and subject matter experts to make sure that all the activities have been listed and are in the right order.
Use the activity list to make a plan. You can use the activity list to make a project calendar that shows when each action starts and ends.
Monitor and update the activity list: Make sure the project stays on track by keeping an eye on how the activities are going and updating the activity list as needed.