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Review schedule variance and SPI

Use the Schedule Variance widget to monitor schedule performance, compare baseline and forecast completion dates, and see activities ahead or behind programme.

Audience

This guide is designed for project manager.

Steps​

Step 1: Open the Schedule Variance widget on the dashboard​

Navigate to the PlanOps dashboard and locate the Schedule Variance widget card within the programme section to begin reviewing schedule performance.

Open the Schedule Variance widget on the dashboard

Step 2: Check the Schedule Performance Index status​

Review the SPI value and its status label, such as "Ahead of Schedule" or "Behind Schedule", along with the coloured indicator and trend icon that quickly show overall schedule health.

Check the Schedule Performance Index status

Step 3: Review baseline and forecast completion dates​

Compare the baseline completion date with the forecast completion date using the calendar details shown on the widget to understand whether overall delivery is expected earlier or later than planned.

Review baseline and forecast completion dates

Step 4: Assess activities ahead, behind, and on schedule​

Examine the counts of activities ahead of schedule, behind schedule, and on schedule to see where the programme is performing well and where it is slipping.

Assess activities ahead, behind, and on schedule

Step 5: Interpret the variance trend over time​

Use the variance trend sparkline to understand how schedule performance has changed over recent reporting periods and to spot improving or deteriorating trends.

Interpret the variance trend over time

Last updated: 2026-07-16