Chapter Name: Sequence activities
Description:Covers methods to identify and document relationships among project activities, including dependencies and constraints (e.g., Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start).
Purpuse:To help students understand how to logically arrange tasks for efficient workflow and accurate timeline creation.
Rational:Proper sequencing ensures realistic scheduling and helps in critical path analysis, risk forecasting, and dependency management.
Chapters Topics
Activity sequencing concepts and flow of data
Activity Sequencing Concepts and Flow of Data: This process involves identifying and documenting relationships among project activities. The flow of data includes inputs like the activity list and project scope statement, tools and techniques such as precedence diagramming and dependency determination, leading to outputs like the project schedule network diagram.
The importance and benefits of sequencing activities
Importance and Benefits of Sequencing Activities: Proper sequencing ensures that activities are performed in the correct order, optimizing resource utilization and minimizing delays. It provides a clear roadmap for project execution and facilitates effective time management.
Input documents to sequence activities (Schedule Management Plan, Activity list, Activity Attributes, Milestone list, Project Scope Statement, Enterprise Environmental Factors, Organisation Process Assets)
Input Documents to Sequence Activities: Key inputs include the Schedule Management Plan, Activity List, Activity Attributes, Milestone List, Project Scope Statement, Enterprise Environmental Factors, and Organizational Process Assets. These documents provide the necessary information to determine activity relationships.
Precedence Diagramming tools and techniques to perform activity scheduling (Finish-to_x0002_start, Finish-to finish, Start-to-start, Start-to
Precedence Diagramming Tools and Techniques to Perform Activity Scheduling: The Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM) is used, which involves creating a project schedule network diagram that visually represents the sequence of activities. It includes four types of dependencies: Finish-to-Start, Finish-to-Finish, Start-to-Start, and Start-to-Finish.
Dependency determination tools and techniques to perform activity scheduling (Mandatory dependencies, Discretionary dependencies, External dependencies, Internal dependencies)
Dependency Determination Tools and Techniques to Perform Activity Scheduling: Dependencies are categorized as mandatory, discretionary, external, or internal. Identifying these dependencies helps in understanding the constraints and relationships between activities, which is crucial for accurate scheduling.
Leads and lags
Leads and Lags: Leads allow an acceleration of the successor activity, while lags introduce a delay. Managing leads and lags effectively helps in optimizing the project schedule and accommodating real-world constraints.
Outputs of sequencing activities (Project Schedule network Diagram, Project Document Updates (activity lists, activity attributes, Milestone lists, Risk register))
Outputs of Sequencing Activities: The primary output is the Project Schedule Network Diagram, which visually depicts the sequence of activities. Additionally, project documents such as activity lists, activity attributes, milestone lists, and the risk register are updated to reflect the sequencing information.