PROJ 592 Project Cost and Schedule Control Week 4 Complete Devry

PROJ 592 Project Cost and Schedule Control

Week 4 Complete DQ's and Course Project

Week 4 DQ 1

Week 4: Advanced Scheduling and Crashing - Discussion

Resource Allocation and Leveling (Graded)

This week we discuss the advantages of resource leveling to increase the efficiency of our schedule and our resource utilization. During our discussion we will address several questions, including:

1.         How much detail should be demanded by the project manager in resource assignments?

2.         What factors might intervene between the plan and its execution to disrupt the resources assigned to the project?

3.         How can the PM reduce the potential effect of these factors and obtain resource commitment as the project is implemented?

Week 4 DQ 2

Week 4: Advanced Scheduling and Crashing - Discussion

Advanced Schedule Techniques (Graded)

This week we were introduced to some advanced scheduling techniques, including CPM, PERT, and TOC (or CCPM). Throughout the week we will address the following questions:

1.         Do you think these will help you as you continue your project management career? Why?

2.         Where have you used them or seen them used?

3.         Were they effective? Why or why not?

Week 4 Assignment:

PROJ 592 Week 4 Course Project  Part 1 (CP-1) Proposal