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Step 3: Combine the List of Segments and the

List of Tasks to Create a Calendar

In combining your lists, consider whether anything has been omitted and
whether you have been realistic in what people can do, when they can do
it, what needs to be done, and so forth. To create your calendar, place an
X in the week when the task is to be started and an X in the week it is to
be com pleted and then connect the Xs. When you have placed all tasks
on the calendar, look carefully again for conflicts or lack of realism. In
particular, evaluate whether team members are overscheduled.

Week
Task 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15