Time Management

 

Inputs

Function

Outputs

Identify Necessary Tasks to Achieve Deliverables

Activity Definition

Activity List; Work Breakdown Structures

Identify Interdependencies

Activity Sequencing

Diagrams and Activity List Updates

Estimate Activity Durations to Complete Project

Activity Duration Estimating

Duration Estimates; Estimate Assumptions; Activity List updates

Define Start and End Dates

Schedule Development

Schedule; Control Plan; Resource Requirements

Identify and Manage Change Factors

Schedule Control

Schedule Updates; Corrective Actions; Lessons Learned

Key Factors for Success:  accurate definition of required skill levels; critical path analysis; resource leveling; master calendar preparation; sign off plan by Project Board; work packages (clear and simple delivery of basic tasks to each resource); resource allocation; correct estimation of learning curves

Key Techniques and Tools:  weekly updates for task list, assumption list, calendar; hierarchical decomposition diagram; work breakdown structure; Gantt charts; dependency analysis

Key Concepts:  staging is modularization on top of phasing; time boxing is delivery of things in a short turn-around cycle (manageable and achievable); horizon-based planning; always log slippages and who is responsible

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