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Project Performance Reporting: Key Performance Reports

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The overall measurement of project performance metrics will look at the objectives and requirements of scope, cost and schedule or the project management triangle. This is done during the execution phase and the monitoring and controlling phase of the project, two project management phases that overlap.

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Cost Performance Index (CPI) In Project Management

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As we’ve seen, it’s a vital formula for measuring the costs spent on a project as compared to those that were planned over a specific time period. Its main importance in project management is that it measures the financial effectiveness and efficiency of the project. It measures how much the project is ahead, behind or on schedule.

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RAG Status in Project Management: Importance & Benefits

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The project manager will have to prove this to stakeholders, of course, by showing them reports and other evidence that the initiatives are going as planned. That means the project is meeting budget targets, is on track to deliver as scheduled and there aren’t issues that need to be resolved. Any issues mean there’s an amber status.

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9 Types of Artifacts in Project Management

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The article will be updated in due course. Here are some examples: Budget Milestone schedule Scope baseline Performance measurement baseline. But what if you don’t use PMI methods? Documents are documents. We create baselines throughout the project. They represent approved versions of whatever plan they relate to.

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Operational Efficiency: A Quick Guide

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Of course, the financial strategy must be part of operational efficiency. you want to always be measuring performance. That means monitoring and tracking as many project metrics as you can to get a full picture of how you’re doing and where you can do better. Factor in Your Financial Strategy.

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Best PMI-ACP Exam Prep Books

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The most successful students also include reading a range of PMI-ACP books in their exam prep, as well as a training course, just as that little bit of extra comfort. A full PMI-ACP exam prep course. We love this course from respected trainer Cornelius Fichtner and it's a cost-effective way to prepare for your exam. Recommended.

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A Complete Guide to PMIS

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Some will also have automated gathering and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs). PMIS is made to support all aspects of project management and the information they monitor or collect. Materials management, cost collect, performance measurement and, of course, reporting are all supported by PMIS.