Creating a realistic timeline and schedule (BP)
Overview
In today's corporate world, all projects seem to have a deadline of yesterday. The reality is that timelines and schedules must be flexible and realistic to be accomplished. Assigning a project manager (PMO certified if possible) to manage the project is recommended. They will act as the quarterback coordinating milestones, tasks (SMART) and schedules - keeping your digital workplace project plan on track. It is also recommended to be conservative in your timeline and launch estimates.
Recommendations
Consider the following to create a timeline and schedule for your digital workplace project:
- Will the digital workplace be launched at once or in phases?
- What are your corporate-defined timelines?
- Do you have any pending corporate events that may affect the timeline?
- Have you worked in sick days, vacation days, statutory holidays, etc.?
- Have you considered the accessibility of the people working on this project?
- Do you have control over resources? Are you competing with anyone for access to those resources?
- What are the risk factors involved and have you set aside enough time to deal with these risks - and with unexpected risks?
- What is your contingency plan should the project fail to meet its deadline?
Key deliverables and tasks
As you put together a timeline and schedule your digital workplace project, be sure to think about creating both strategic and tactical plans throughout the project lifecycle.
Strategic plans:
| Tactical plans:
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Celebrate your successes
Don't forget that if this is your first time launching a digital workplace solution, there will be many unknowns, hurdles, and roadblocks throughout the journey. It can be stressful and at times overwhelming, so make a point t to celebrate accomplishing key milestones to keep your digital workplace team engaged and motivated.
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- Ashley Pergolas
- December 27, 2019
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