Free tool - Video 6
Make the schedule tell the truth.
A date is not a plan. Check readiness, capacity, priority, and ownership before the company promises the work.
Ready
Can move with a reasonable path to completion.
At risk
May move, but one known issue could stop it.
Blocked
Cannot move until a named problem is removed.
Protected
The crew, capacity, and priority are confirmed.
Use it with the system you already have.
Keep the language simple and use real jobs. The goal is a better decision, not a perfect spreadsheet.
List the next scheduled jobsUse the work the team expects to perform soon.
Set the current conditionMark each job Ready, At risk, or Blocked.
Confirm release readinessCheck information, materials, jobsite, people, and acknowledgment.
Confirm capacity and priorityDo not promise more than the team can protect.
Name the blocker and ownerEvery risk needs a clear next action.
Review lost hoursUse misses to correct the operating system, not blame the crew.
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