ExpertPMP · Question 56 · Task 6: Plan and manage schedule
A project manager is developing a schedule for a complex system integration involving multiple vendors and internal teams. The work includes data migration, system configuration, testing, and user training with significant interdependencies. Initial estimates from different teams vary widely, and historical data shows high variability in similar integration tasks. The client has requested a firm delivery date. What should the project manager do FIRST?
A project manager is developing a schedule for a complex system integration involving multiple vendors and internal teams. The work includes data migration, system configuration, testing, and user training with significant interdependencies. Initial estimates from different teams vary widely, and historical data shows high variability in similar integration tasks. The client has requested a firm delivery date. What should the project manager do FIRST?
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Use the most optimistic estimates to meet the client's requested delivery date
Apply three-point estimation and Monte Carlo simulation to develop realistic schedule ranges with confidence intervals
Average all the estimates from different teams to create a balanced schedule
Add a 25% buffer to all estimates to account for uncertainty
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