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Program Time Management

This document discusses time management for programs. It covers developing a program schedule including determining component milestones and monitoring the critical path. It also covers monitoring and controlling the program schedule by tracking component progress against plans and identifying variances to take corrective actions.

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Program Time Management

This document discusses time management for programs. It covers developing a program schedule including determining component milestones and monitoring the critical path. It also covers monitoring and controlling the program schedule by tracking component progress against plans and identifying variances to take corrective actions.

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Chapter 6 Program Time Management

Mahindra Satyam 2009

Time Management
Coordinating the schedules of all the program components and integrating them to ensure that the program itself completes on schedule This includes determining and monitoring

The order of execution The critical path for the program Milestones to be measured to stay on track and within defined constraints

Program Time Management Processes Develop Program Schedule Monitor and Control Program Schedule

Group P M&C

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6.1 Develop Program Schedule


Starts with developing the overall program delivery dates and major program level milestones Defines order of execution of components Identifies dates for each component to be used as constraints in the component schedule Participation from component teams is critical PWBS is i used d as a b basis i Schedule management plan is also created

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Develop Program Schedule


Tools and Techniques Schedule S h d l management tools Benefits analysis Cash flow analysis Outputs P Program master t schedule Component milestones Program g schedule management plan Program charter updates Program risk register updates
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Inputs Program WBS g Program constraints Program architecture baseline Program charter Contracts Program risk register
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Develop Program Schedule Data Flow Diagram

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6.2 Monitor and Control Program Schedule


Ensuring that the program produces the required deliverables and solutions on time and within budget and specifications This includes:

Tracking and monitoring the start and finish of components against plans Tracking milestones against planned timelines Identifying variances and directing corrective actions U d ti th Updating the program master t schedules h d l Directing changes to individual project schedules

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Monitor and Control Program Schedule


Tools and Techniques Schedule management tools Program metrics Earned value management Outputs Program P master t schedule updates Component schedules updates Program performance reports

Inputs Program master schedule Component status Program risk register Approved change requests

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Monitor and Control Program Schedule Data Flow Diagram

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Questions?

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