Improper partitioning, oversimplification, and misunderstanding relationships between the planning elements lead to complexity errors. Reduction of tasks and responsibilities to the elemental level are crucial for team success. Complexity affects perception of the plan and its ability to be implemented. Plans are themselves a communication tool and process. Poor communication channels affect implementation effectiveness.
Communication is complex a mixture of verbal, visual, auditory, and non-verbal elements.
People are integral to the process they are the intellectual capital that drives tasks and deliverables. Effective teams build upon mutual understanding, cohesiveness, and shared goals. People are the most complex variable in the planning equation. Leadership is crucial to formulating the right vision and providing the impetus to ensure planning efforts are successful. Clear direction, command of the process, and human resource prowess build support.