5 Rules to Keep a Realistic Timeline for Your Project

April 05, 2011 6 Comments


Being able to keep a realistic timeline for your projects is an essential skill that many strive for. It’s important because it not only keeps your clients happy, but it also keeps you sane; no one needs any added stress in their life. Not only does keeping a realistic timeline ensure that things get done in a timely manner, but it helps to build a positive reputation and helps you gain more clients. These 5 tips we use at 123 neon signs, will get you going in the right direction and help to avoid an unwanted disaster.

1. Create An Outline

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The most important part of project management is creating a realistic outline of your tasks and goals. This can be done on paper or via an online task management tool or calendar. Larger tasks can even be broken up into smaller tasks so that they don’t seem so daunting. A proper outline of your tasks will ensure that you don’t forget anything and it also helps you to stay organized and focused.

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5 Rules to Keep a Realistic Timeline for Your Project

Lior Levin

This guest post is written by Lior Levin, a marketing consultant for a company that specializes in a to do list app for businesses and individuals, and who also consults for an inspection company that offers various Pre shipment inspections.



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  • http://www.sambeckhamdesign.com Sam Beckham

    Generally I will have had to quote the hours that I would take for a project before I get anywhere near starting it. I like to then plug these hours into my google calendar and try to follow it as best as possible. I have free time slots in my calendar as well so I can finish off anything that went outside of its allotted hours or go get ice cream if I’m up to date :)

  • http://www.chaostheorycreative.com Laoye

    Thanks, this is helpful

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  • http://historyofww2.com/category/timeline Timeline

    Very helpful..especially for those that over do it.

  • http://www.minidahi.com tansu kendirli

    i love short explanations in every case. thx for sharing

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