A stakeholder has indicated that a three phase project must be completed in four months instead of the previously agreed upon six months. It is determined that fast-tracking the project is the only op

Fast-tracking significantly increases project risk, especially the risk of rework, because activities are performed in parallel, often with incomplete information.

Fast-tracking is a schedule compression technique where activities or phases that are typically performed in sequence are instead performed in parallel or with overlapping periods. This means planning and execution of different phases often proceed concurrently, which inherently increases risk.

Fast-tracking often increases project costs due to potential rework, increased resource needs for parallel activities, and higher management overhead.

While fast-tracking increases the likelihood of rework, it is not a requirement of fast-tracking; rather, it is a common consequence or risk of this technique.