"A schedule compression technique in which activities or phases normally done in sequence are performed in parallel for at least a portion of their duration." (For Dummies, "PMP Certification All-in-One For Dummies" 2nd Ed., 2013)
"A specific project schedule compression technique that changes network logic to overlap phases that would normally be done in sequence, such as the design phase and construction phase, or to perform schedule activities in parallel." (Cynthia Stackpole, "PMP® Certification All-in-One For Dummies", 2011)
"Shortening the duration of a project by overlapping tasks that would normally be run sequentially, such as design and construction." (Bonnie Biafore, "Successful Project Management: Applying Best Practices and Real-World Techniques with Microsoft Project", 2011)
"The technique for shortening the schedule in which adjustments are made where possible to overlap tasks, execute tasks in parallel rather than in sequence, or shorten lag time." (Bonnie Biafore & Teresa Stover, "Your Project Management Coach: Best Practices for Managing Projects in the Real World", 2012)
"A specific project schedule compression technique that changes network logic to overlap phases that would normally be done in sequence, such as the design phase and construction phase, or to perform schedule activities in parallel. See also crashing and schedule compression." (Jeffrey K Pinto, "Project Management: Achieving Competitive Advantage" 5th Ed., 2018)
"Starting the construction process on a project while design is still underway (i.e., overlapping design and construction of a project)." (Peter Oakander et al, "CPM Scheduling for Construction: Best Practices and Guidelines", 2014)
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