Quick answer
Schedule compression: fast-tracking (overlap), crashing (add resources), scope reduction, and process improvements — four levers, different costs.
Fast-tracking
Parallelize sequential work — free but risky; rework is the price.
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Crashing
Add resources to the critical path — expensive but direct.
Scope reduction
Cut the low-value — the compression nobody considers; often the honest answer.
Process improvement
Remove approval waits, handoff delays — the hidden slack that’s real compression.
Bottom line
Schedule compression: fast-tracking (overlap), crashing (add resources), scope reduction, and process improvements — four levers, different costs.
FAQ
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