1. Project Management Plan:
    • Overview: This is the overarching document that outlines what the project will entail and how it will be managed.
    • Components:
      • Schedule Baseline: A reference point that captures the planned start and finish dates for all activities, milestones, and work packages. It serves as the standard against which actual performance is measured.
      • Schedule Management Plan: This part of the plan details the methodology and tools to be used for scheduling, as well as how changes to the schedule will be managed and controlled.
  1. Project Schedule:
    • Overview: This is a dynamic document that provides detailed information about all the activities of the project, including their sequence, duration, and resources.
    • Details: The project schedule should be the most recent version, reflecting the project’s current status. It will show which activities have been completed, which are in progress, and any changes or updates that have been made.
  1. Work Performance Information:
    • Overview: This input provides real-time data about the project’s actual performance.
    • Details: Work performance information includes specifics about:
      • Activities that have been completed.
      • Activities that have started and their current progress.
      • Variances from the baseline in terms of time, cost, and scope.
      • Factors causing any deviations.
  1. Organizational Process Assets:
    • Overview: These are any and all process-related assets that can influence the project’s success.
    • Details: Organizational process assets that impact the control schedule process include:
      • Formal and Informal Schedule Control Policies: These established guidelines and procedures dictate how schedule changes are managed.
      • Processes and Guidelines: Standardized methods or best practices that the organization follows.
      • Monitoring and Reporting Methods: The organization uses tools and techniques to track and report on schedule progress.
      • Historical Information: Past project data that can provide insights or lessons learned for the current project.

In essence, the inputs for the Control Schedule Process provide a comprehensive view of the project’s planned and actual progress. By comparing these, project managers can identify deviations and take corrective actions to ensure the project stays on track.