Project Support System for Consensus-Building Task Scheduling

The patent segments project tasks into two distinct categories: general operations and consensus-building tasks. By creating separate management mechanisms for each type, the system can apply specialized scheduling and tracking methods to consensus-building activities while maintaining overall project coordination. This segmentation allows the system to address the specific needs of background work without compromising general project management capabilities.

The patent introduces a consensus-building task management module as an intermediary component between the project manager and the execution team. This module serves as a mediator that translates general project requirements into specific consensus-building schedules, tracks progress, and provides feedback. The intermediary handles the complexity of managing informal conversations and background work, shielding the overall project management system from these complexities while ensuring reliable schedule management.

The patent creates a virtual representation or copy of the informal conversation process within the management system. Instead of trying to manage the actual physical conversations directly, the system maintains a digital model that captures the essence, schedule, and outcomes of these informal interactions. This copying approach allows informal conversations to proceed naturally while their management aspects are handled systematically through the digital representation.

The patent transforms the management of informal conversations by changing key parameters from qualitative to quantitative measures. It introduces specific parameters such as scheduled time, responsible party, expected outcomes, and actual completion status for background work. By defining these measurable parameters, the system can track and manage informal conversations using standard project management techniques without losing their informal nature.