Time Management

Julia Rutherford Silvers, CSEP

Certified Special Events Professional

Event Management Authority

Like angels and elephants dancing on the head of a pin, our dreams and responsibilities may have no limits, but must be balanced according to the music of the moment.

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Time Management

27 November 2013

The processes required for the establishment and verification of timelines, production schedules and schedule controls that will facilitate the activity architecture necessary to accomplish the tasks associated with the event project.

Major Functions	Performance Elements
Activity Definition	Define scope and deliverables Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Identify tasks and responsibilities Define event date and time components
Activity Architecture	Determine task dependencies and priorities Define milestones and deadlines Sequence and synchronize tasks Develop Gantt Chart or similar device
Duration Estimation	Determine time restrictions Assess activity attributes and duration requirements Assess resource availability Allocate time according to needs and restrictions
Schedule Development	Devise Timeline Generate Production Schedule Establish Program Agenda or Running Order Create and distribute detailed schedules
Schedule Control	Devise performance measurement methodology Conduct schedule variance analyses Develop and utilize change control mechanisms

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