The Triple Constraint Model of Project Management

May 23, 2008 | Author: PM Hut | Filed under: Cost Management, Quality Management, Scheduling, Scope Management, Time Management

The Triple Constraint Model of Project Management
By Tom Carlos (PMP)

The Triple Constraint seeks to balance the three elements of a project – Scope, Schedule, and Resources. And let’s not forget Quality - it is an integral part of the triangle and is a force that must also remain in equilibrium with the elements.

Scope

  • What are we doing?
  • What is included in the project?
  • What is excluded from the project?

Schedule

  • When is the final project due date?
  • Are there any particular milestone due dates?

Resources

  • When is the final project due date?
  • Who will be working on the project?
  • How much time can the resources devote to the project?
  • What is the budget and cost constraints?

Quality

  • Meeting a minimum quality standard

Tom Carlos has over 20 years of cumulative experience in business, technical, and training environments. He is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and member of the Sacramento Valley PMI Chapter. For other articles on similar subjects, you can visit www.carlosconsulting.com or contact him at tom@carlosconsulting.com.

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