Scheduling utilizes a combination of work breakdown structure and project information, these include:
tasks, key tasks, project types, location, project characteristics,WBS, and time and staffing standards.
As a project manager you need to plan for the unexpected things!.Things happen during executing the project, so as the project is being executed, project managers should be able to explain and support what has happened in the project to date, along with: current status, what the results thus far mean to the organization and its objectives, and what specific impact these results will have on the organization in terms of cost reduction for example. So as a project manager you need to take the time to define specific and measurable project objectives, and communicate those objectives to the team. Finally, you need to monitor the project progress regularly.