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How to Build a Proper Project Schedule Hierarchy in Large Complex Projects

While having a single integrated schedule that includes all Project information is a good practice for very small, simple Projects, this is not a sustainable practice for Large, Complex Projects. In this instance, a Schedule Hierarchy must be built that will allow to track information at the right level. In particular, the Integrated Project Schedule that will be the prime tool of the Project Manager needs to avoid unnecessary congestion. This simple setup is not always understood or executed properly. In our new White Paper 2015-14 \’How to Build a Proper Project Schedule Hierarchy\’ we develop the practical concept of Schedule Hierarchy with the intent to make it a standard for Large Complex Projects.

The schedule hierarchy has to cover 3 main schedule levels:

  • strategic level
  • project coordination level
  • operational level

\"ProjectTo clarify usual scheduling hierarchies we propose a more specific breakdown, with:

  • convergence planning for the strategic level
  • Integrated Project Schedule at the project coordination level, with a limited level of detail
  • Detailed Functional Schedules for the operational level

A proper schedule hierarchy with schedules of adequate levels of detail for each usage is a key concept that needs to be applied more systematically in Large Complex Projects. Discover more about Project Value Delivery\’s recommended schedule hierarchy in our new White Paper 2015-14 \’How to Build a Proper Project Schedule Hierarchy\’.

Find all these principles of Advanced Project Scheduling exposed in a comprehensive manner in our new Handbook, \"AdvancedAdvanced Scheduling Handbook for Project Managers (now published – click on the link to see it on Amazon!)

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