Identify the critical path in a venue load-in schedule and protect zero-float tasks.
A 500-person gala load-in has four hours before client walk-through. AV, banquets, floral, and signage all need the ballroom, but several tasks cannot start until another task finishes. Critical Path Method: list activities, estimate durations, identify dependencies, and protect the longest chain. Treating the load-in as one time block hides the dependency that actually controls whether the room is ready. List activities Dock open 15m; floor protection 20m; stage build 45m; truss and lighting 75m; room set 50m; linen and table dress 40m; soundcheck 30m; client walk-through 20m. The list must be operational, not departmental. 'AV' is not a task;…
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