4. Building Bulletproof Schedules - WBS, Dependencies, and Critical Path Mastery
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4. Building Bulletproof Schedules - WBS, Dependencies, and Critical Path Mastery
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Learn how to create project schedules that actually work. This episode covers the fundamentals of work breakdown structures, task dependencies, and critical path analysis with practical techniques you can use immediately. Discover how to estimate task duration realistically, avoid common scheduling pitfalls, and make the most of your scheduling tools whether you’re using Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Excel. You’ll learn when to challenge dependencies, how to identify your critical path, where to place schedule buffers, and how to keep your schedule updated and useful throughout the project. Includes real-world examples of schedule compression, resource loading, and stakeholder communication. Perfect for project managers who want to move beyond simple task lists and gain real control over their project timelines.
Project Management in Practice Series
This episode is part of a structured series that organizes episodes into a coherent curriculum for practising project managers. It keeps each episode self-contained while allowing listeners to follow a logical progression from project initiation to delivery control. Each focuses on a concrete, practical aspect of day-to-day project delivery.