Managing Hard Rock’s

Rockfest
Network Diagram
Critical path

ABDEFGO

Duration of
Project

34 weeks
 Slack Time

➤ Activities having a slack time of eight weeks or more are :-

C (11), K (11), L (8), M (8), N (18), Q (9), R (9), V (12), W (12), Y (12), Z
(12)
 Work Breakdown Structure

Level 1 Rockfest Concert

Level 2
A (Finalize site and building contracts); C (Hire production manager); D (Design promotional website); F (Hire
director); H (Target headline entertainers); J (Travel accommodations for talent); L (Ticketmaster contract); Q
(Hire sponsor coordinator); T (Hire operations manager); V (Hire security director)

Level 3
B (Select local promoter); E (Set TV deal); I (Target support entertainers); K (Set venue capacity); M (On-
site ticketing); N (Sound and staging); O (Passes and stage credentials); P (Travel accommodation for staff);
R (Finalize sponsors); U (Develop site plan); W (Set police/fire security plan)

Level 4 G (Plan for TV camera placement); S (Define/place signage for sponsors); X (Power, plumbing, AC,
toilet services); Z (Online merchandise sales)
 Challenges Faced by Project Manager

 Large time difference between developing WBS structure and actually developing a
project schedule
 Completion of project within the given budget
 Identifying all necessary activities
 Meeting of project’s quality goals on time
 Requirement of substantial time and effort due to uncertainties involved