An important factor in ensuring that a schedule is followed is to

An important factor in ensuring that a schedule is followed is to

• A. Make sure the superintendent agrees with it.
• B. Publicly publish it to all stakeholders.
• C. Create incentives for completion.
• D. Track progress with independent auditors.

Answer: (A)

Having the superintendent agree with the schedule gives it formal authority and aligns the entire team around a clear plan. When leadership backs the schedule, deadlines become real commitments, resources are more likely to be allocated, and decisions or trade-offs can be made to keep the work on track. This buy-in also signals to the crew that meeting milestones is a priority, which supports accountability and prompt resolution of problems that could cause delays.

Other ideas like publicly publishing the schedule, offering incentives, or tracking progress with auditors are useful tools, but they don’t by themselves establish the binding authority and resource commitment needed to ensure adherence. Public transparency can drive accountability but without leadership backing it may not change behavior. Incentives can motivate, yet they can create unintended incentives or be ineffective if leadership support is lacking. Independent progress tracking helps identify slippage, but it doesn’t enforce the schedule unless the authority of the sponsor is in place.