What Not to Do When Preparing a Project Schedule
Joe Lukas, PE, CCE, PMP

Make sure you do not create too many tasks. Avoiding unnecessary details is a key to scheduling success.
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Quick Quiz

Although I figure my cost baseline carefully, I’m still consistently overbudget. What should I do to try to get it right?

A. Install automated software so your math is more accurate.

B. Don’t worry as long as you are -25 percent or +25 percent from your goal.

C. Ask the accounting department for weekly reports on finance code activities.

D. Include more than the cost for resources in your cost budget.

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