Check back regularly . Computers are very useful to plan a schedule and keep track of where you are. People tend to work on things with the closest deadline. Thus, setting a tight schedule avoids procrastination and helps actually get things done. However, an impossible or a too tight schedule may invite risks of incomplete work or delays.
Publics like to pounce on delays.
A realistic schedule will be flexible enough to accommodate various stages of public awareness and involvement, diverse points of view, changes in study scope, alternatives, etc. Make sure that the schedule can handle delays, re-analyses, or other surprises along the way. Keepthe schedule flexible, with built-in points for change so you can adapt to the realities of the planning process. Sticking to a schedule no matter what will probably lose more than it will gain. Most importantly, you risk losing the opportunity to address rifts and conflicts between parties as early as possible.