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6 - PROJECT TIME MANAGEMENT

6.7.1 Control Schedule: Inputs

The inputs for controlling a project schedule in Section 6.7.1 of the PMBOK Guide are applicable inputs for
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controlling software project schedules, with the modification of 6.7.1.3 below.

6.7.1.1 Project Management Plan

See Section 6.7.1.1 of the PMBOK Guide.
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6.7.1.2 Project Schedule 6

See Section 6.7.1.2 of the PMBOK Guide.
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6.7.1.3 Work Performance Data

The cadence of recent work completed, current velocity metrics, and service-level agreements for on-demand
scheduling can provide inputs for controlling the schedule of an adaptive life cycle software project.

6.7.1.4 Project Calendars

See Section 6.7.1.4 of the PMBOK Guide.
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6.7.1.5 Schedule Data

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See Section 6.7.1.5 of the PMBOK Guide.

6.7.1.6 Organizational Process Assets

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See Section 6.7.1.6 of the PMBOK Guide.

6.7.2 Control Schedule: Tools and Techniques

The tools and techniques presented in Section 6.7.2 of the PMBOK Guide for controlling a project schedule
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are applicable to controlling the schedule of a software project with the indicated modifications and the addition
of 6.7.2.9 through 6.7.2.14 (below).

6.7.2.1 Performance Reviews

In many software projects, performance reviews, as described Section 6.7.2.1 of the PMBOK Guide, are part of
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the technical review cycle. In most cases, the best measurement of performance is the value created/delivered over

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