Abstract
Any project to be implemented successfully and to fulfil the desired objective must have a proper project schedule in place. This clearly outlines that the mode of operations of the project management rely to a great extent on the project managers. He is responsible to a large pedigree the formulation a plan of action to achieve the organizational success. As part of the case study integration, coordination of marketing activities along with the implementation of the CRM schedule is the key. In this regard the efforts, tasks as well as skills need to be highlighted.
Introduction
One of the significant problems faced in implementing project management techniques is the breakdown between the project management teams and the corporate structure. The question doing the rounds is “are the companies actively engaged or proactive in their approach. In fact there is no magic bullet in making an organisation successful in its strategy. The effective utilisation of a project schedule is to convert the vision into a reality of sorts. In this context, the sales of the new product are planned to have their sales begin in 9 months time while the new CRM system ought to be in place 6 weeks prior to the sales force. There is also need to have big marketing mailing to be initiated 3 weeks prior to the product being available
A typical project schedule consists of the various terminal elements of the project with the starting as well as the ending dates. In this the terminal elements are the lowest points in the schedule which cannot be further subdivided. Before any schedule is created the planner needs to have a breakdown of the schedule in work. This means the resource allocation and the budget involved in each and every case.
Several reiterations of the project time management process emerge before a project is finalised. The prime objective of developing a schedule is to create a realistic schedule that provides the proper base for monitoring project process for the time dimension of the project. (Schwalbe, 2010). With the evolution of technology in the world of today, a lot of software has developed which paves the way for an effective project schedule. Their main utility lies in providing an alternative to the various tasks. This means that the alternative resources can be called upon when the situation arises or on the threshold purposes. In the world of today lot of companies undertakes multiple projects at a time, so resource allocation happens to be a tedious task in this regard. With the help of project management software this is a think of the past.
In the field of project management for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Project management can take a life of its own depending upon the schedule in place. It channelizes the momentum in a particular direction. The assertion clearly states the fact that project scheduling will be vital in coordinating the marketing team led by Jennifer from marketing and the other group working on the CRM implementation. This particular portion of the paper will prepare a project schedule on which the success of the entire project depends. Hereby is the table or in precise terms the plan of action which is formulated.
Conclusion
Project schedule is a major part of the process when the project is planned. After the initial idea is formulated and a feasibility study report has been formulated the scheduling of the project into the prescribed plans needs to be formulated. In the world of today most of the managers are aware of the importance of project scheduling. On a broader perspective they are aware of the fact that it is more than routine shift work as well as manpower allotment.
Accurate information is the key to proper cost schedules. ( Johnson,2008) The cost managers can more accurately schedule their tasks in this regard. Project schedule also helps the organisation in achieving their desired objectives through the medium of a formulated plan. Not only the plan the skill sets of the individuals in the personnel involved are also given due consideration as well. Certain time lines in the form of budgets as well timelines could be established in this regard.
References
Johnson. R. K (2008): Analysis of Distorted Risks in Project Scheduling: MI: Pro Quest
Schwalbe .K (2010) Information Technology, Project Management: Canada: Cengage Learning
