When you update your schedule relationships, how can you include those relationship changes in your existing baseline? The baseline is a static copy of the schedule and functions as a ruler to measure progress. Schedules can have multiple baselines; one should be created to show the entire schedule plan before any progress. Adding an activity […]
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Baseline Fundamentals in Primavera P6
A recent question from a user asked us to write a blog clarifying the difference between the project and the primary baseline. Here we explain the baseline fundamentals in Primavera P6 and how they work. The baseline in P6 functions like a ruler. A ruler is a straight strip marked at regular intervals to measure […]
Updating a Baseline in Primavera P6
Updating a Baseline in Primavera P6 A customer recently asked about what to do when scope is added to an ongoing project. Their question: “After I enter the new activities, how can I set new baselines for those activities without affecting the baselines of the original activities?” To review how a schedule is progressing, you […]
3 Processes That Support Integrated Baseline Reviews
Integrated Baseline Reviews – Are You Prepared? Are you getting ready for an Integrated Baseline Review (IBR)? There are three processes that will help you prepare. They are: Baseline maintenance process Risk management process Scheduling processes Do you have all these in place? Read on to find out how your processes shape up. Maintain the […]
Deltek Acumen CPLI (Critical Path Length Index)
Deltek Acumen CPLI is part of a Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) 14 Point Assessment metric group. But be warned that Acumen’s metric analyzer calculates Assessment 13 Critical Path Length Index (CPLI) differently than the DCMA 14 Point Assessment. Let take a look at this. The DCMA Assessment 13 – CPLI provides a forward-looking metric […]
Why You Need a Project Scope Statement
A project scope statement is a description of what is in scope for the work, and also includes what is not going to be done during the project – the items that are out of scope. Here are seven reasons why you need a project scope statement. 1. It creates common understanding One of the […]
3 Types of Project Baseline
‘Baseline’ is a term you might have heard in relation to projects (project baseline), but did you know there were three different types? Our project management training course will give you a detailed understanding of the different ways you can use baselines on a project but for now let’s cover some of the basics and […]
Updating a Primavera P6 Baseline Cost Curve in Excel
In my previous blog Creating a Simple Cost Curve in MS Excel Mar 2020, I explained how to create a Primavera P6 Baseline Cost Curve in Microsoft Excel. This article will explain how to easily update the cost for Actual Cost for the Progress Updates. This is how I typically keep my Primavera P6 baseline […]
A Guide To Schedule Updating in Project Management
Schedule updating is basically the task project managers carry out that relates to updating the project schedule. It involves: Updating the project management software with actual work completed Recording new estimates in the software Updating the state of play with resources, for example adding in any holidays that a project team member is taking so […]
Microsoft Project and Graphical Indicators
Is there a way to use graphical indicators when activities are missing their baseline work hours? Yes, there is. Schedulers want a quick way to analyze the schedule and to focus in on those activities that are in trouble. It is possible to define a custom field in Microsoft Project with graphical indicators to help […]