ABSTRACT
Now that the stakeholders have defined the project scope, the project manager focuses on the timing and schedule for the project. Working with the team, the project manager expands the work packages (the what) and identifies the “how” for each of the detailed work packages. They list the tasks necessary to complete the work package deliverable and sequence the tasks. Some things need to happen before others (for example, the team needs to put in the foundation footings for the deck before they can put down the surface planks, and they need the surface of the deck completed before they can put up railings, if railings are in scope). Some things can happen at the same time (such as determining permit requirements and obtaining approval of schematics for deck).
