AbyssPM Published an Article on Schedule Estimation: Politics, Science, or Art? Pitfalls in Traditional Scheduling Practice (Part One of a Two Part Series)

Dallas, TX, August 23, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Abyss Program Management LLC published an article "Schedule Estimation: Politics, Science, or Art? Pitfalls in traditional scheduling practice (Part one of a two part series). Project managers receive training, develop experience and obtain certifications in their craft as do many other professionals. But when it comes to project schedules, many are prevented from actually using these hard won capabilities as schedules are so often dictated. Schedules are then backed into in order to meet these artificial dates as opposed to being analyzed to determine how long things will really take. Worse yet, the tools being used are based on mathematics that haven't changed since they were first developed in the 50's and 60's. Certainly they have had shiny graphical interfaces added, but the real nuts and bolts behind the scenes haven't changed and those nuts and bolts have fundamental flaws. This article addresses this range of pitfalls.

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Dave Berry, PMP: Managing Director

Dave is an Information Technology & Program Management Executive experienced in consulting management, operations and troubled program recovery. During his career, he has analyzed situations, identified problems, proposed alternatives, and resolved situations for international companies in diverse industries. He has a unique ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities for organizational change and operational improvement.

Luciano Mascari, PMP: Managing Director

Luciano is a management consulting and program management executive experienced in leading global cross-functional teams and organizations through the seas of change. He is a strategic and systems thinker experienced in leading product, system development, application deployments and organizational transformation efforts across diverse industries. He is well respected for his integrity and dedication to delivering what he promises.

Abyss Program Management LLC is a global program management consulting practice. We are problem solvers specializing in M&A Integration, Project Recovery, and Project Startup.

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