plancentric
Plancentric is an adjective and, in some discussions, a noun used to describe a perspective or framework that places planning at the center of processes, decisions, and governance. A plancentric approach treats plans, roadmaps, milestones, and schedule adherence as primary mechanisms for coordinating activities and guiding outcomes. The term is not standardized and its precise meaning varies by field, but it generally contrasts with people-centric or product-centric orientations that prioritize individual actors or delivered features over formal planning structures.
In practice, plancentric thinking emphasizes alignment with strategic objectives, explicit scoping, risk analysis, and traceability from
Domains where plancentric thinking appears include project management, urban and regional planning, software development, and education
Benefits of a plancentric approach include improved coordination, predictability, and accountability. Challenges include potential rigidity, reduced