Fantastical Schedules are an Industry Problem

12 December 2023 by Phillip Johnston • Last updated 14 March 2024Fantastical schedules are a common problem we (and many others) experience. These are schedules that are completely unrealistic and usually known to be so. However, some influential portion of the team/leadership insists that the schedule is valid and must be met. Even if the “drop dead” date is valid (e.g., the company will run out of money), the reason is rarely communicated to the team. There are several causes that can lead to fantastical schedules. Multiple may be present at any time. Arbitrary Schedules Created by Management Schedules Rely …

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