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== Abstract == | == Abstract == | ||
| − | The success of a | + | The success of a project's realization depends heavily on the effectiveness of the planning phase. This article will present how to use network planning in project management, which can be very challenging, and requires careful planning, managing, and controlling. The ability to break down work and segment it into different assignments can be critical for project success. Having a comprehensive plan can explain the project's complexity and keep it on track [1]. Network planning is a common term for methods where projects are studied as a series of interrelated activities to plan, manage, and control projects [2]. |
| − | According to Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, project schedule management includes various processes required to manage the timely completion | + | According to Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, project schedule management includes various processes required to manage the project's timely completion. These processes refer to, among other things, how to sequence activities and estimate activities duration. Moreover, they include developing and controlling the schedule. Network planning methods help in this processing. The main objectives of network planning are determining the project duration and the Critical Path. Moreover, find out how to speed up a project if that becomes necessary. As a result, it is a basis for scheduling [3]. |
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| + | The most well-known network planning techniques are the Critical Path Method (CPM) and the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT). These methods include describing each of the activities involved in the project, the order in which must carry out the activities, and the activities carried out in tandem with other activities. Using network planning methods results in showing activities that can be completed simultaneously and increases efficiency. Moreover, it helps in decisions making and saves time, and therefore decreases cost. Conversely, creating it uses merely estimates, which may be inaccurate. Furthermore, large scale projects are often complex and detailed, and thus performing network planning on them, can be time-consuming [4]. | ||
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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
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2. https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F1-4020-0611-X_665#:~:text=Network%20planning%20(or%20project%20networking,planning%2C%20managing%20and%20controlling%20projects. | 2. https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F1-4020-0611-X_665#:~:text=Network%20planning%20(or%20project%20networking,planning%2C%20managing%20and%20controlling%20projects. | ||
3. Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge | 3. Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge | ||
| + | 4. https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F1-4020-0611-X_665#:~:text=Network%20planning%20(or%20project%20networking,planning%2C%20managing%20and%20controlling%20projects. | ||
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Abstract
The success of a project's realization depends heavily on the effectiveness of the planning phase. This article will present how to use network planning in project management, which can be very challenging, and requires careful planning, managing, and controlling. The ability to break down work and segment it into different assignments can be critical for project success. Having a comprehensive plan can explain the project's complexity and keep it on track [1]. Network planning is a common term for methods where projects are studied as a series of interrelated activities to plan, manage, and control projects [2].
According to Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, project schedule management includes various processes required to manage the project's timely completion. These processes refer to, among other things, how to sequence activities and estimate activities duration. Moreover, they include developing and controlling the schedule. Network planning methods help in this processing. The main objectives of network planning are determining the project duration and the Critical Path. Moreover, find out how to speed up a project if that becomes necessary. As a result, it is a basis for scheduling [3].
The most well-known network planning techniques are the Critical Path Method (CPM) and the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT). These methods include describing each of the activities involved in the project, the order in which must carry out the activities, and the activities carried out in tandem with other activities. Using network planning methods results in showing activities that can be completed simultaneously and increases efficiency. Moreover, it helps in decisions making and saves time, and therefore decreases cost. Conversely, creating it uses merely estimates, which may be inaccurate. Furthermore, large scale projects are often complex and detailed, and thus performing network planning on them, can be time-consuming [4].
Introduction
Application
Limitations
Annotated Bibliography
References
1. PM Book 2. https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F1-4020-0611-X_665#:~:text=Network%20planning%20(or%20project%20networking,planning%2C%20managing%20and%20controlling%20projects. 3. Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge 4. https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F1-4020-0611-X_665#:~:text=Network%20planning%20(or%20project%20networking,planning%2C%20managing%20and%20controlling%20projects.
