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