The Critical Path of Rockfest Karen E. Wilkerson TUI OPM 300 Dr. Joseph Thomas June 05, 2011 The Critical Path of Rock Fest Project management is one of the key tools that Hard Rock Cafe uses to plan. Hard Rock’s Vice-President, Chris Tomasso states “there is no way to keep so many people on the same page. ” Over 100,000 fans attend the Rock Fest. It is not easy to plan an event like this one within the 9 month time frame in which Tomasso must use.
The challenge is staying on track. This is done by using a MS project chart. Managers rely on project management techniques and software to maintain schedule and budget performance.Before beginning the project management process, you have to identify the most important task.
These task consist of talent booking, ticketing, marketing/PR, online promotion, television, show production, travel, sponsorships, operations, and merchandising. The chart below will give a better understanding. Activity TimeEarly StartEarly FinishLate StartLate FinishSlack Project34 A707070 B37107100 C3710182111 D5101510150 E6152115210 F4212521250 G2252725270 H4101416206 I4141820246 J10182824346 K21012212311 L3151823268 M8182626348 N61016283418 O7273427340 P20103014344Q4101419239 R4141823279 S3252831346 T471113176 U6111717236 V71118233012 W41822303412 X8172323316 Y61016222812 Z61622283412 This chart states that the critical path is A, D, E, F, G, O. Therefore the project will be completed in 34 weeks.
Some of the major challenges a project manager faces when dealing with something such as this. The manager should plan all aspects of the project. The manager must have a plan that will enable them to keep their commitment to perform successfully. The manager should make sure that the manpower stays organized for the project.The technical definition of the project must remain effective in specific areas.
Leadership is a must because it will keep the elements moving in the same direction. Performance should be monitored. The overall standard by which the project manager will be evaluated would enable the project to be completed on schedule and within the cost that were outlined before the project began. I would crash A, P, and Y because it would reduce the completion time just in case there are any unexpected delays. Projects are unique because it is a one-time operation designed to accomplish a set of objectives in a limited time frame.
They all involve planning, preparation, and coordinating work that is to be done. Priorities must be set in order for the project to be accomplished. Project management techniques and software is necessary to maintain a schedule and budget performance. Project Management is the set of knowledge, skills, and abilities that plan, organize, implement, control, and complete projects given finite resources of people, equipment, and time. References: 1.
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