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Critical Path

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by - delegate Ezequiel [2 posts] (2008 May 1 Thu, 16:09) Reply

Is there a best practice checklist to get a more accurate critical path?

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RE: Critical Path

by - trainer Andrew gold contributer [398 posts] (2008 May 6 Tue, 10:55) Edited on 2008 May 6 Tue, 11:03 Reply

Hi Ezequiel

the Critical path is calculated based on your plan. Elements such as logic, duration and constraints will have an impact on the calculation of the path.

Microsoft produce a guide called the Project Map which you may find of interest.

I hope this is helpful - do let me know if you need any further information.

Kind regards,

Andrew

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Keep constraining dates to a minimum

As far as possible avoid fixing the dates of your tasks. For example try to steer of clear dragging task bars in the Gantt chart to move them on the timeline or entering dates directly into the Start / Finish fields.

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