2. Scheduling a project

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Created by: ejholroyd
Created on: 29-06-22 14:37

What tools and techniques can be used to help break down the deliverable activities for a project?

1. WBS
2. Project objectives

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Give examples of project time estimation techniques.

1. Forward & Backward passes
2. PERT- Programme evaluation and review technique

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What are two different scheduling techniques?

Agile- Work in sprints, choose delivery activity based on ever changing situation. Often used for project with less detail and structure requirements.

Waterfall- next activity can't commence until it's predecessor has been completed.

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What factors should be considered when scheduling a project timeline?

1. The interdependencies of activities
2. Resource availability
3. Critical path

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What processes can be used to manage and monitor the project schedule once underway?

1. Progress meetings
2. Action Trackers
3. Baseline vs actual
4. Monitor control systems e.g. Microsoft project
3. SPI- Schedule performance index

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Give examples of project time estimation techniques.

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1. Forward & Backward passes
2. PERT- Programme evaluation and review technique

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What are two different scheduling techniques?

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What factors should be considered when scheduling a project timeline?

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What processes can be used to manage and monitor the project schedule once underway?

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2. Scheduling a project