Recovery Scheduling

The document outlines a three step approach to eliminating crisis project management: 1) Developing a schedule-driven program, 2) Creating a project management recovery system, and 3) Developing a scheduling recovery system. Step one involves instituting senior management buy-in for dedicated scheduling. Step two develops strategies for addressing delays from various sources. Step three provides checklists for analyzing schedules and suggesting recovery solutions when slippage occurs. The overall approach aims to minimize costs from delays through proactive scheduling, recovery planning, and applying lessons learned from past issues.