SDI1 week5_1

24/02/2010


 
Project Scheduling

WBS: Working Breakdown Structure

Logical hierarchy that organized and breakdown the work that needs to be accomplished on a project

 

Guideline for Developing a WBS

• Develop from WBS from top down (not bottom up)
  
• Don't exceed about 5 level
  
• Someone should be assigned for each work package
  
• Check to make sure that the WBS is consistent with the project proposal
  

 

Purpose of scheduling

• Track the progress of the project
  
• Determine how possible changes might affect the project
  
• Communication
  

 

Estimation

• Effort: how much work will the activity need to be complete
  
• Resources: how many resources will be working on the activity
  
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  Duration: how long will the activity last for
  
  
  

Scheduling

Primary Object

• Best time
  
• Least cost
  
• Least risk
  

Secondary Object

• Evaluation of schedule alternatives
  
• Effective use of resources
  
• Communication