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Project Scheduling

Crashing

  • This is addition of project resources or working longer hours or changes to the original project baseline to speed up the overall timing of the project completion
  • This is typically the last resort option as it can often lead to increased costs and reduced quality
  • It requires measuring the cost of crashing against the beenfits of early completion

When to use crashing? * Delays * Project started late * Significant delays or disruptions compromising the likelihood of completion on time * Budget Exhaustion

How to use crashing? * Ex. Project takes 6 months but stakeholder asks to complete it in 4 to benefit from a cost saving program * Planning * Identify tasks that need to be finished and prioritised * Effective communication and collaboration

Fast-tracking

  • Timeline of the project is shortened by overlapping or eliminating certain tasks or activities
  • It may mean working on activities simultaneously instead of linearly
  • Often considered a risky tehcnique as it can lead to coordination problem and potantial quality issues

When to use fast tracking? * When it is possible to start simultaneously different aspects of a project

How to use fast tracking? * Identify all essential tasks that need to be completed to ensure project success * Determine which activities can be performed in parallel

Usually Fast tracking is done before crashing since it does not cost more.