Scheduling for Information Systems Development

Bill Carmody discusses the importance of effective project scheduling in information systems development. He highlights how proper scheduling can lead to project success, reduced costs, and increased customer satisfaction. The video explains the components of project management, including activities, deliverables, and milestones, with a focus on Gantt charts. It emphasizes the need for planning contingencies and maintaining control throughout the project.

What are some benefits of effective project scheduling in information systems development?

• Increased project duration

• Decreased customer satisfaction

• Project success and reduced costs

• Increased project costs

What does project scheduling in management typically involve?

• Avoiding detailed notes

• Ignoring deliverables

• Listing activities, deliverables, and milestones

• Focusing only on deadlines

Which tool is considered the most common and important for project scheduling?

• PERT chart

• Scrum board

• Gantt chart

• Kanban board

Why is it important to plan contingencies in project scheduling?

• To avoid using a Gantt chart

• To reduce the number of team members

• To ensure all potential issues are addressed

• To increase project complexity

How can understanding specific project needs help in scheduling?

• By identifying where to focus efforts and maintain control

• By making the project more expensive

• By reducing the number of deliverables

• By eliminating the need for milestones