Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

  • Break the project down into manageable tasks

Estimate Task Durations

  • Get project team or expert to help
  • Be wary of over-ambitious estimates
  • Be sure to add padding (15-20%)
  • Include training time, if required

Convert the WBS to a Network Diagram

  • Determine task relationships
  • Create a model based ont ask relationships
  • Perform CPM/PERT to determine critical path, float, and project duration

Add Resources to the Schedule

  • Determine resources, skill sets
  • Create a Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS)
  • Level/smooth resources, if required

Estimate Overall Project Duration and Cost

  • Determine project end date based on critical path
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