Control Schedule

Inputs Tools and Techniques Outputs
  • Project Management Plan
  • Project Schedule
  • Work Performance Data
  • Organizational Process Assets
  • Performance Reviews
  • Variance Analysis
  • Schedule Compression
  • Change Control
  • Work Performance Information
  • Change Requests
  • Project Management Plan Updates
  • Project Document Updates

Details:

Project Management Plan: The PMP includes the project schedule baseline, which serves as the reference point for monitoring and controlling the project schedule. It also contains other subsidiary plans that may impact the schedule control process, such as the change management plan.

Project Schedule: The current project schedule provides information about the planned start and finish dates for each activity, as well as milestones and dependencies. It serves as the basis for comparing actual progress and identifying deviations.

Work Performance Data: Work performance data includes information about the actual start and finish dates of activities, remaining durations, and any changes or issues affecting the project schedule. It serves as input for assessing project performance.

Organizational Process Assets: Historical information on similar projects, lessons learned, and scheduling tools and templates, provide valuable insights and resources for controlling the project schedule.

Performance Reviews: Performance reviews involve assessing the progress of project activities against the planned schedule. This may include regular meetings with project team members, stakeholders, or subject matter experts to review work performance data and identify any deviations from the schedule baseline.

Variance Analysis: Variance analysis involves comparing actual project performance against the planned schedule to identify variances or deviations. This helps determine the root causes of schedule changes and their impact on project objectives.

Schedule Compression: Schedule compression techniques, such as crashing and fast-tracking, may be used to bring the project back on schedule if delays are encountered. Crashing involves allocating additional resources to critical path activities, while fast-tracking involves overlapping activities to shorten the project duration.

Change Control: Change control processes are used to manage changes to the project schedule. This may involve evaluating change requests, determining their impact on the schedule, and obtaining approval before implementing changes.

Work Performance Information: Work performance information includes updates on the status of project activities, schedule performance indicators, and any issues or changes affecting the project schedule. It provides valuable insights for decision-making and corrective action.

Change Requests: Change requests may be generated as a result of schedule deviations or unforeseen circumstances. These requests undergo the change control process for evaluation, approval, and implementation.

Project Management Plan Updates: Updates to the project management plan may include revisions to the schedule baseline, resource management plan, or other subsidiary plans to reflect changes in the project schedule.

Project Document Updates: Updates to project documents may include revisions to the project schedule, risk register, issue log, and lessons learned documentation to reflect changes and updates related to schedule control.