Chapter 5, Defining a Baseline for Project Progress
Discussion points
Here are some key talking points and questions that a trainer for Chapter 5, Defining a Baseline for Project Progress, could discuss with the participants regarding baselines:
- Question: Why is it important to set a baseline after the planning stage and before tracking and making changes to your project plan?
Answer: Setting a baseline allows project managers to compare the original plan with the actual progress, identify variances, and make necessary adjustments to keep the project on track.
- Question: What are the key steps involved in creating your project that should be completed before setting a baseline in Microsoft Project?
Answer: The key steps include defining the project scope, developing the task schedule, assigning resources, estimating costs, and reviewing the project plan before setting the baseline.
- Question: What information can be found in the Statistics window, and why is it helpful...
