Chapter Name: Control schedule
Description:Learners will explore methods of monitoring and controlling the project schedule, including tracking variances, managing delays, and updating the schedule as needed. This includes the use of schedule compression and corrective actions to keep the project on track.
Purpuse:To ensure the project remains on schedule, even when unforeseen delays or changes occur.
Rational:Controlling the schedule helps maintain timely project delivery and ensures that deviations from the planned timeline are addressed swiftly.
Chapters Topics
Schedule control concepts and flow of data
Schedule Control Concepts and Flow of Data: This process involves monitoring and controlling the project schedule to ensure that the project is completed on time. The flow of data includes inputs like the project schedule and work performance data, tools such as performance reviews and project software, and outputs like schedule forecasts and project document updates.
The importance and benefits of schedule contro
The Importance and Benefits of Schedule Control: Schedule control ensures that the project is progressing as planned and allows for timely corrective actions if deviations are identified. It helps in managing schedule risks, optimizing resource allocation, and keeping stakeholders informed about progress.
Input documents to control a project schedule (Project Management Plan, Project Schedule, Work Performance Data, Project Calanders, Schedule Data, Organisational Process Assests)
Input Documents to Control a Project Schedule: Essential inputs include the Project Management Plan, Project Schedule, Work Performance Data, Project Calendars, Schedule Data, and Organizational Process Assets. These documents provide the necessary information to assess and control the schedule.
Tools and techniques to control project schedule (Performance Reviews [Trend analysis, Critical Path Method, Critical chain method, Earned value management], Project Software, Resource Optimisation Techniques, Modeling Techniques, Leads and Lags, Schedule Compression, Scheduleing Tool)
Tools and Techniques to Control Project Schedule: Tools and techniques include performance reviews (such as trend analysis, critical path method, critical chain method, and earned value management), project software, resource optimization techniques, modeling techniques, leads and lags, schedule compression, and scheduling tools. These techniques help identify schedule variances and guide corrective actions.
Schedule control reports and outputs (Work Performance Information, Schedule Forecasts, Change Requests, Project Management Plan Updates [Schedule baseline, Schedule managemen tplan, Cost baseline], Project Document Updates [Schedule data, Project schedule, Risk register], Organisational Process Assest Update)
Schedule Control Reports and Outputs: Outputs of schedule control include Work Performance Information, Schedule Forecasts, Change Requests, Project Management Plan Updates (including schedule baseline and schedule management plan), Project Document Updates (such as schedule data, project schedule, and risk register), and Organizational Process Asset Updates. These outputs provide a basis for ongoing schedule control and updates.