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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