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The Dempster’s triangle or the Triple Constraint Model of Project Management
May 23, 2008 | Author: admin | Filed under: Time Management, Scope Management, Scheduling, Cost Management, Quality Management
The Dempster’s triangle or the Triple Constraint Model of Project Management
By Tom Carlos (PMP)
The Triple Constraint (also referred to as “Dempster’s triangle”) 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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