What is the difference between a TLMP and a traditional Project Management Plan (PMP)?
The fundamental differences are that the TLMP is a long term (whole lifecycle) view, rather than a short term snapshot, and it covers all relevant Defence Lines of Development rather than just those managed by the IPT. It is also Whole Life costed. The TLMP is framed around objectives and in response to Customer requirements. Unlike the PMP, it is a strategic management plan and it aspires to be a decision making tool. In some cases it may be useful to use a PMP for lower level detail required by project staff to manage activities on a shorter term basis, detail which might not warrant inclusion in a TLMP. In other words PMP’s may usefully supplement a TLMP, but should never replace one. Obviously care must be taken to avoid unnecessary duplication.
