Practical approach to project management metrics

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Exhibits 1 and 2 are examples of project time metrics report and time analysis by resource. Appropriate reason code is assigned to the change.

The challenges include finding the true reason for each baseline change. This metric is communicated to senior management every six months. Master project and its subprojects may be assigned to different business groups. Abstract Project management metrics are vital to implementing practical and sustainable project management practices and processes in any organization.

Practical approach to project management metrics - The actual hours are captured using timesheets in the project management system.

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The project management office prepares the scorecard for each project upon its completion. The metrics are rolled up to the various management levels to measure project management performance at each level. Controls put in place include appropriate management supervision of timesheet submission and categorization of projects. The challenges include finding the true reason for each baseline change. Exhibit 4 is an example of the reason code analysis at Bon Ton. Exhibit 6 — Project Scorecard Final Thoughts and Next Steps The project management metrics at Bon Ton were implemented over the last five years and have given us a way to measure our success in delivering quality projects on time, under budget as per expectations. It includes Cost, Schedule and Quality Performance, and User Satisfaction. Exhibit 3 is an example of a project performance metrics report at Bon Ton. The delays are categorized as user caused, vendor caused or Information Services caused delays. A change in date is published to the business system owner and executive sponsor along with the reason why the change occurred.