Familuarity With Many Systems
Though we fully believe that software does not make the schedule, the scheduler does. It is important that the scheduler is familiar and proficient with the software being applied. Today, software is the tool of our trade. A scheduler should not learn the tools on the client's nickle.
- Understanding the very basic aspects and rules of Critical Path Method Scheduling
- Keeping great contemporaneous records and infusing this information into updates
- Understand the importance of resources and procurement chain in preparing/updating your CPM
- Totally integrate your schedule with all daily project operations
- Gordon's Scheduling Resume
- Gordon's full form, multi-page resume
There are many variations of schedule and schedule network components today that follow divergent rule sets. Proper tool application depends on the expertise of the scheduler.
No longer is the only primary tool Primavera. Tools once popular only outside of the US are becoming part of the mainstream scheduling softawre in the us and this trend will continue and accererate.
Us project owners are realizing that it is crucial to manage project risk and not accept poor schedules by applying tools like Deltek Acumen Fuse, Risk and 360. Schedulers today must know far more than just basic CPM.
Insist On Quality
Echo Team's Plan
Every member of the project team must buyin or your plan will not work.
Must not be half-hearted
You may pretend it does not exist, the only one you fool is yourself.
This Is Your Plan & Obligation
Others will judge you on how you perform against your plan Do you want that next job?.
Paths to your goal will change
Risk outcome will be absorbed and new risks will develop. Re-evaluate along the way.
