How Do You Create A Project Schedule?
The project schedule directly addresses one of the three major components of any project: time. The purpose of the project schedule is to outline start and finish dates for project activities. The project schedule is a living component; as elements of a project change, so too must the project schedule. However, as with many projects, the original project schedule is referred to as a baseline when schedules expand and contract. Incorporate information found in your project scope statement. This document identifies constraints and other factors that may affect the development of the project schedule. Examples include project objectives, deliverables and specifications. For example, if your project requires the creation of a new brand of wine and the wine must sit in oak-made casks for a year before bottling, this information directly impacts the creation of the project schedule. Factor in date-sensitive requirements when creating the project schedule. In many cases, whether from internal
