Behaviors in scheduling

Abstract

The scope of the article will be to show the influence of human behaviors on project's planning, realization, monitoring with regards to time and resources scheduling. In project management human is the decision making factor so it is vital to consider what mechanism drive people and their performance in the group. The article will consider different approaches to scheduling and what impact they may have on team dynamics. The main focus will be towards the topics listed below:

1. Project manager as task-oriented individual

2. Student syndrome

3. Cost & resources management in scheduling

4. Dunning–Kruger effect

5. Change management

6. Approach to client vs. project team

References

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