The Annotated Network Diagram Map is a dynamic, visual, and verbal planning method that enables users to see the parts of a plan in context of the whole plan.

Activities are shown (by different shapes) on three levels of planning: strategic (landmarks and benchmarks), tactical (events), and task (tasks and objectives). Each activity is numbered and referenced to the supporting information in the project data base.

An ANDmap is an effective alignment tool because everyone can see his or her part within the total. Ordering resources over time (planning), on both individual and corporate levels, allows each person to see how their particular objectives can be met. Participating in the development of the ANDmap gives each individual the experience of how and why the resources were given their priority.

*MG Taylor Corporation Glossary
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