CHAPTER 10

MAINTAIN PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT BASELINE

10.1 Introduction

Maintain Performance Measurement Baseline is the process of managing changes to the project scope and maintaining the integrity of the performance measurement baseline. Figure 10-1 shows the inputs and outputs for this process.

Change in projects is inevitable. The project manager should expect that requirements will evolve, and so will the performance measurement baseline (PMB). Most projects, especially complex projects, will incorporate changes to the PMB at some point. Established rules exist within the context of earned value management (EVM) for dealing with these changes to the PMB.

10.2 Inputs

10.2.1 Project Management Plan

The project management plan defines the ...

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