The Project Management (PM) Plan is a document (or set of documents) that helps the team guide the project through its lifecycle, from planning through execution and close-out. It details the project objectives, scope and schedule, and documents the intended approach to managing various elements of the project. By clearly outlining the process for tracking milestones, mitigating risks, or approving changes, the PM Plan instills a formal management approach to project activities. The CDC UP framework provides a useful template for creating both a project management plan and a project management plan “lite” for short time, straight forward initiatives.