Project Scheduling and Time Management

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Project Scheduling and Time Management
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Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................3
1. Project Failure, and Basics of Project Planning Alternative Scheduling Software Tools and
Techniques............................................................................................................................................3
1.1 What are the main reasons why projects are delayed...................................................................5
1.2 Why is a customer/client needs analysis, important in terms of developing more effective
project planning?...............................................................................................................................6
1.3 Propose how the effective use of project management software can help an organisation manage
its projects throughout each stage of the project life cycle.................................................................6
2. Discuss the tools and techniques that project managers can use to ensure knowledge and lessons
learned from previous projects are not lost and can be shared for the benefit of future projects............7
2.1 What you believe are the biggest challenges in project scheduling and why...............................7
2.1.1 Design Variation...................................................................................................................7
Conclusion.............................................................................................................................................8
References.............................................................................................................................................9

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Introduction
Recent studies show that delay and cost overrun have become characteristic parts of
many projects regardless of a lot of knowledge gain in project management. Even though
some researchers argue that cases of delays are negligible it is significant to note look for
reasons as to why many project are facing delays and cost overruns. In this sense, this paper
will discuss reasons for project delays and ways on how to mitigating these delays such as
project planning and scheduling tools and techniques and challenges facing schedule
planning.
1. Project Failure, and Basics of Project Planning Alternative Scheduling Software
Tools and Techniques
Kerzner (2018) define project failure as a project that fails to be delivered as it was
planned and anticipated, in the sense that it is not in line with the expectations. The prosperity
of a project is to ensure that it is accomplished on time, on budget, and it has to be quality
(Harrison, & Lock, 2017). The project fails because of several aspects such as poorly defined
scope, lack of effective communication at all levels, poor risk management, and ineffective
leadership, among others.
Prior to the start of any project, project planning is the vital in ensure its success. A
competent project manager knows the significance of planning as the most appropriate
manner before it kicks off (Kerzner, 2019). In this sense, a well-planned project takes into
consideration essential elements of a project such as communication, milestone, tasks, quality
and scheduling among others by providing a plan that the project team has to refer to in the
course of project execution. Importantly, the project plan involves the expression of supplies
and goals of the project in terms of scope, resource requirement, project quality, project
schedule and project risk management. Therefore, a project plan allows the project manager