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Large programs with many projects are sometimes subject to scheduling setbacks, irrespective of the individual projects. The causes of program delays are similar (but not identical) to the causes of project delays. Here are the top ten reasons that can delay your program’s entire schedule.

Planning phase

• Internal chain of command
• Regulatory changes
• Shifting political priorities

Design and preconstruction phase

• Competing projects
• Intentional delays
• Third-party coordination
• Environmental considerations

Construction phase

• Weather events
• Human resources
• Supply chain

Controlling the program’s critical path

The impacts of schedule delays are too significant for you to risk waiting until they occur before addressing them. Whether you are an owner, a project manager, or a program manager, identifying redundancies and obstacles in a timely manner can put your program in the best position to succeed at launch.