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 \nWhat is a project schedule?  \n• A schedule is not a checklist!  \n• A schedule, or an Integrated Master  \nSchedule (IMS), is a  \nsystem which integrates logically sequenced project work, cost and resources to accomplish project objectives.  \n• A schedule is a living, breathing & dynamic document.  \n• Is the focal point of program management.  \n• It is the foundation of Earned Value Management (EVM) .  \nChecklist or Schedule?  \nSchedule  \n(logic)  \nChecklist  \n(no or little logic)  \n4  \nIMS Architectures: IMP & WBS  \nIntegrated Master Plan- IMP (Leadership View)  \nAn EVENT based plan (“How”) that should set the foundation for the IMS.  \n-Level 1 : Significant Events (Testing Complete)  \n-Level 2 : Significant Accomplishments (Road Test Complete)  \n-Level 3 : Accomplishment Criteria - (Acceleration Test Complete)  \n- (Braking Test Complete)  \nWork Breakdown Structure (Project Team View)  \nDELIVERABLE-BASED oriented based plan (“What”) which depicts the task required to complete the product.  \n1.1-Frame  \n1.2-Engine  \n1.3-Transmission  \n1.4-Body 5  \n&  \nIMP The “How”  \nWBSThe “What”  \n6  \nBasic Schedule Elements  \n• Project milestones  \n– Leadership and/or high level reporting  \n• Schedule Tasks (Schedule Activities)  \n- Lowest level of a finite scope of work that is traceable to a WP, CA, WBS  \n• Resources  \n– Internal vs external (subcontractor)  \n• Durations  \n– Milestone do not have durations  \n• Logic Relationships (F-S, F-F, S-S, S-F)  \n– Foundation of the schedule network  \n• Constraints (Hard/Soft)  \n– Date restriction based on a factor (i.e.: contractual obligation)  \n7  \nSchedule Duality  \nBaseline Schedule  \n- Initial IMS development  \n- Should be set within 60-100 days of contract award  \n- Representative of all scope of work  \n- Under configuration control  \n- Accepted by customer and contractor  \n- Foundation for EVM  \n- Changes to milestone requires leadership/contractual approval.  \nForecast (Current) Schedule  \n- Updated periodically to program performance and a path forward.  \n- The task durations is what differentiates the Baseline to the Forecast  \nEach task in the IMS has both baseline and forecast dates .  \nGenerally Accepted Scheduling Principals  \n\n| Purpose | GASP | Interpretation |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Valid | Complete | The schedule captures the entire authorized project effort from start through completion. |\n|  | Traceable | The schedule network logic is horizontally (IMP) and vertically (WBS) integrated to key documents. |\n|  | Transparent | The schedules provide visibility to assure it is complete, traceable, has documented assumptions and provides full disclosure of program status and forecast. |\n|  | Statused | The schedule (forecast) has accurate progress throughout the status date. |\n|  | Predictive | The schedules provide meaningful critical paths & accurate forecast for the remaining work through program completion . |\n| Effective | Usable | The schedule is an indispensable tool for timely and effective management decisions and actions. |\n|  | Resourced | The schedule aligns with actual and projected resource availability. |\n|  | Controlled | The schedule is built, baselined & maintained using a stable, repeatable and controlled process. |\n\nVarious Schedule Point Assessments (PA)  \nDCMA 14PA  \nDefense Contract Management Agency (US)  \nGOA 11PA  \nAccountability Office (US)  \nNASA 15PA  \nNational Aeronautics & Space Administration  \n10","cbCaivJrFJHIGy8b","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivJrFJHIGy8b","pdf",3247281,37,"English","# Is This Schedule Credible?\n## What is a project schedule?\n## IMS Architectures: IMP & WBS\n## Basic Schedule Elements\n## Schedule Duality\n## Generally Accepted Scheduling Principals\n## Various Schedule Point Assessments","[{\"question\":\"What makes a project schedule credible in this material?\",\"answer\":\"A credible schedule captures the authorized effort end to end, is traceable and transparent, and remains statused and predictive with meaningful critical paths and accurate forecasts.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the document define an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)?\",\"answer\":\"An IMS integrates logically sequenced project work, cost, and resources to accomplish project objectives, serving as a dynamic program management focal point and the foundation for EVM.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the difference between IMP and WBS in the IMS architecture?\",\"answer\":\"IMP is an event-based plan describing the “how” through significant events and accomplishments, while WBS is a deliverable-based plan showing the “what” tasks required to complete the product.\"}]","Is This Schedule Credible? 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