Deviation of planned time schedule for project/program

Definition

The deviation of the planned time schedule is the difference in time between the planned baseline against the actual schedule.

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Use Case / Interpretation

High deviation is a sign of overrunning the estimated time schedule, which may imply higher costs and lower ROI.

Tags

project, deviation, plan, actual, time, schedule, program, planning

Metadata

Category: PMBOK Time · Added: May 17, 2026