v Understanding the scope of the project
v Constructing a network of work appropriate for the specific project
v Identifying the best series of events in the correct order for the project to finish on time and on budget
v Presenting the schedule of work to others in the company and the client organisation involved with the project
v Developing detailed yet simple to understand schedules and graphs
v Introducing visual aids to help explain the schedule of work, including bar charts and network diagrams
v Monitoring the progress of the project at different stages of its development
v Making sure the achieved progress on the project fits the progress anticipated in the schedule
v Ensuring that all the separate elements of the project fit together and are working towards a common aim