This document discusses the history of timekeeping and scheduling. It explains that in the 1700s, each train station had its own clock and times were not standardized until 1884 when time zones were established. The document also discusses the importance of scheduling, using the example of building a house where foundations must be poured before walls are raised and walls raised before the roof is installed. Finally, it outlines some scheduling techniques such as using diagrams and notes that complex scheduling is primarily the job of a project manager.

1. Advanced Communication Series:
Speaking To Inform
Project 5: The Wayback Machine; A Look At
Scheduling And Timekeeping
Rahul Iyer, ASQ-CQE, CC
Sargeant At Arms, Maverick Toastmasters
Mesa / Gilbert AZ, USA
August 2015
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Mr Peabody &
Sherman; The
WABAC Machine
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Bullwinkle Studios
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DreamWorks
Animation
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20th
Century Fox

2. Introduction
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History of
Timekeeping &
Scheduling
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Importance of
Time &
Scheduling
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Scheduling
Techniques
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Conclusion
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3. History of Timekeeping &
Scheduling
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Humans can only think of time moving forward

4. History of Timekeeping &
Scheduling
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In the 1700s every
train station had its
own clock
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Standardizing times
was never considered
until 1884; Time
Zones Established
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More Complex Today
With Airplane Flight
Paths & Rail
Networks

5. Importance of Time & Scheduling:
Building A House
Pour Foundation
Before You Build
The Walls
Raising Walls Of
House Before
Installing A Roof
Installing a Roof
After Raising
Walls

6. Scheduling Techniques
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Scheduling Can Be More Complex
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Diagrams For Scheduling Are Useful
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Primarily The Job Of A Project Manager

7. Conclusion

History of Timekeeping & Scheduling
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Importance of Time & Scheduling
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Scheduling Techniques
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Conclusion