Scheduling

1. Schedule the whole project at the outset. Recognize interdependence of parts.

2. Identify the critical items early. Keep a current list of them.

3. Seek out the best time and cost estimates available on critical items.

4. Modify and update schedules as needed.

5. Bring all contributors or contributing groups into the sceduling process.

Monitoring

1. Follow and monitor performance (time, cost, technical progress) on a regular basis.

2. Include all contributors in this monitoring process, so that they are also "self-monitored."

3. Plan at least general alternatives for each principal contingency.

4. Keep the goal and its broad alternatives clearly in mind.

Controlling

1. Take early corrective action where needed.

2. Balance project effort on all needed phases.

3. Watch continually for places where effort can be reduced.

4. Make changes early rather than late.