Scheduling Best Practices

Review proven methods for building effective CPM schedules, from establishing logic ties to realistic durations, to ensure schedules are usable and trustworthy.

Key Takeaways:

• Break projects into manageable tasks, each under 20 days, with clear predecessors and successors.
• Avoid excessive start constraints; rely on task logic to keep schedules reactive.
• Update schedules at least monthly, recording actuals and percent complete.
• Use the data date to recalculate timelines and float accurately.
• Prioritize resources for critical tasks first, then near-critical and non-critical work.
• Continuously monitor planned vs. actual progress to catch issues early.