Tip of the Week - How to choose the schedule level.
What are the keys to choosing the correct level for my project?
You must tell BigWave what level you need to run your project. If you have a simple task to accomplish for each site in the project, then the “Work Order” level may be the best choice. If you have a few important milestones to track for each project then the “Activity” level may be the best choice (as in the example above). If you have sub-milestones to track for each major milestone, then the “Task” level may be the best choice. Most projects are run on the “Activity” level.
If you are unsure which level to choose, the best method is to start with the highest level “Work Order” and see if that gives sufficient enough detail to meet the demands of the project. If more milestones need to be tracked, then move down a level and see if that will fit. You may change your level as the project is worked, so if you start with “Activity”, and halfway through the project you need to use “Tasks”, then you have the flexibility to change on the fly.
Written by John Livermore - Multi-site Project Management
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