Sample Microsoft Office Project Charts

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DecisionEdge includes over 100 bundled charts that help you immediately see your entire project portfolio in new ways. Run a health check to see how your project compares with best practices. Compare performance and highlight status issues in all of your projects. Manage resources with charts that combine hours across all of your projects. Easily export data into Excel for further analysis or to migrate into your fnancial system. Add charts and reports that reproduce corporate standards without all of the mundane copying and pasting. All of this and more is possible with DecisionEdge.

"We have installed DecisionEdge and are running only 3 charts. Before we downloaded your tool, I had to take the MSP data into Excel and tailor it for every project's weekly presentation. I am now saving 2 hours every week." - end user IT PMO

"Even with the more graphical options in Project’s new Visual Reports feature, you can benefit from the more advanced graphics capabilities of DecisionEdge’s products."- Microsoft Office Project 2007 for Dummies

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Bar and Line Charts

Activity and Milestone Count Chart This chart helps you understand the activity of your project by showing you the number of tasks and milestones in each time period.	Activity and Milestone Count by Project Chart This chart helps you understand your projects better by showing the number of tasks and milestones in each of them.	Actual vs. Baseline Resource Work Chart Compare actual vs. baseline resource work with this chart, which features both period and cumulative data.

Actual vs. Baseline Resource Work Chart - Percent Compare actual vs. baseline resource work with this chart, which features both period and cumulative data in percentage terms (final planned value = 100%).	Actual vs. Baseline Resource Work Chart - Cumulative Percent Compare cumulative actual vs. baseline resource work in percentage terms (final planned value = 100%).

AS4817: C1 Cumulative Performance Chart With the basic earned value components of Planned Value, Earned Value, and Actual Cost, this chart gives a quick overview of project performance. (More)	AS4817: C2 At Completion History Chart This chart displays the changes of three important project parameters: Project Budget, BAC, and EAC. (More)	AS4817: C3 Combined Performance Chart This combines C1 and C2 into one chart to provide a comprehensive view of project performance. (More)

AS4817: C4 Variance Chart - Period Data This chart shows the cost variance and schedule variance that occurred in each month of the project. This is of value because current month values are a leading indicator of cumulative data. (More)	AS4817: C5 Variance Chart - Cumulative Data This chart shows the cumulative CV and SV trends over time. (More)	AS4817: C6 Variance Chart - Cumulative in Percent This chart shows the trends in SV and CV as a percentage of the respective denominator (PV for SV and EV for CV). From a management perspective, upper and lower bounds are often used for management-by-exception reporting. (More)

AS4817: C8 Efficiency Chart This chart compares past performance with the performance needed from now until the end if the target is to be achieved. This information is of use in determining the validity of the project's EAC and BAC. This version uses the definition of EAC = Actual Cost + Remaining Cost. (More)	AS4817: C8 Efficiency Chart (Microsoft Definition) This version of the Efficiency Chart uses Microsoft Project's definition of EAC = ACWP + (Baseline Cost - BCWP) / CPI (More)	AS4817: C10 Independent Estimates at Completion This chart shows the EAC with the other Independent Estimates at Completion. Basically, this chart shows alternate estimates at completion which take past performance into account - which should yield better results. (More)

Actual vs. Baseline Costs by Project Chart Watch Chart Walkthrough	Actual vs. Baseline Costs by Task Chart Watch Chart Walkthrough	Actual vs. Baseline Days by Project Chart Watch Chart Walkthrough

Actual vs. Baseline Days by Task Chart Watch Chart Walkthrough	Actual vs. Baseline Hours by Project Chart Watch Chart Walkthrough	Actual vs. Baseline Hours by Task Chart Watch Chart Walkthrough

Baseline Execution Index (BEI) Chart This chart is often used during DCMA audits. It shows actual execution of task compared to baseline.	Baseline vs. Forecast Chart - Single Count Start Dates This chart shows how many tasks are behind or ahead in each time period. It uses start dates to generate the baseline, forecast, and actual series.	Baseline vs. Forecast Chart - Single Count Finish Dates This chart shows how many tasks are behind or ahead in each time period. It uses finish dates to generate the baseline, forecast, and actual series.

Baseline vs. Forecast Chart - Double Count This chart shows how many tasks are behind or ahead in each time period. It counts both start and finish dates to generate the baseline, forecast, and actual series. This chart provides more insight by monitoring both start and finish dates.	Burndown Report - Work This Agile Development burndown report shows the burndown of actual and baseline work effort over time

	Head Count Allocation Chart This resource chart lets you know whether a resource is under-used or over-allocated. When will this resource be available for a new project?	Cost Performance Index / Schedule Performance Index Chart

Cost/Schedule Variance by Dollars Chart This chart shows the cost and schedule variance of a project over time. Are trends improving, or does this project need more attention?	Current Element Performance Chart This chart shows key project performance information using Planned Value (BCWS), Earned Value (BCWP), and Actual Cost (ACWP) curves.	Cost/Schedule Variance in Dollars Chart This chart shows the cost and schedule variance of a project over time. Are trends improving, or does this project need more attention?

Earned Value by WBS Chart	Head Count by Resource Chart Based on your current schedule, how many of each type of resource do you plan to use and how much time has already been used? Use this chart to better understand project requirements.	Current Milestones Chart



Milestone Schedule Overview Monitor the big picture with this chart, which lists the finish variance of each milestone in your project portfolio. Filter on variance to quickly focus on problems.	Project Percent Complete Chart Quickly understand the progress and status of each of your projects with the Project Percent Complete chart. Bars are color-coded based on the finish variance of the project.

Resource Cost Chart	Resource Cumulative Cost Chart	Resource Cumulative Work Chart

Resource Overallocation Chart	Resource Peak Units Chart	Resource Percent Allocation Chart

Resource Remaining Availability Chart .	Resource Unit Availability Chart	Resource Work Chart

.Resource Work Availability Chart	Project Performance Summary Chart	Stacked Resource Cost Bar Chart Learn More about Stacked Bar Histograms

Resource Costs by WBS Chart Learn More about Stacked Bar Histograms	Resource Head Count Chart This nice chart packs in lots of information - easily see when you have resource shortages.	Stacked Resource Hours Bar Chart Learn More about Stacked Bar Histograms

Resource Hours Across Projects (Up to five projects) Use this stacked bar chart to see where your resources are assigned across multiple projects. Learn More about Stacked Bar Histograms	Resource Hours Across Projects (Up to 30 projects) Use this stacked bar chart to see where your resources are assigned across multiple projects. Learn More about Stacked Bar Histograms

Resource Hours by WBS Chart Learn More about Stacked Bar Histograms	Resource Full-Time Equivalence Chart How much work do you have scheduled on your project? How many people will it take to fully staff your project? Do you have available resources? Filter by resource to zoom in on specific people or resource groups.	Stacked Resource Full-Time Equivalence Chart Learn More about Stacked Bar Histograms

	Resource Work and Availability Chart	Resource Work and Remaining Availability Chart

Stacked Resource Work and Availability Chart Learn More about Stacked Bar Histograms	Stacked Resource Work and Remaining Availability Chart Assign people from your available resource pool using information from this chart. Know which people are assigned and available each day of your project. Learn More about Stacked Bar Histograms	Need a Specific Chart? DecisionEdge consultants can help your organization quickly deploy the charts and reports needed for specific visibility requirements. Developers can also use DecisionEdge Designer to create new custom charts and reports that can be shared with all DecisionEdge users.

Bubble/Matrix Charts

CPI/SPI Matrix - Level 1 WBS Elements This bubble chart shows the cost performance index and schedule performance index values of summary WBS elements - the bigger the bubble, the bigger the budget. Use this to understand which areas are doing well and which need attention.	CPI/SPI Matrix - Project Portfolio This bubble chart shows the cost performance index and schedule performance index values of all projects (or subprojects) in your portfolio- the bigger the bubble, the bigger the budget. Customize this chart by right-clicking on it and and selecting "Edit Display" - here's a customized chart oriented around 0.6 instead of 1.0.	Cost and Schedule Variance Matrix - Level 1 WBS Elements This bubble chart shows the cost and schedule variance of summary tasks in a project - the bigger the bubble, the bigger the task budget. Use this to understand which areas are doing well and which need attention.

Cost and Schedule Variance Matrix - Project Portfolio This bubble chart shows the cost and schedule variances of all projects (or subprojects) in your portfolio.

AS4817: C7 Bulls-Eye Chart This chart shows the interaction of CV and SV over time.	CV/SV Bulls Eye Chart This bulls-eye chart shows whether a project is trending towards a successful finish or whether it needs more attention. Filter by WBS or Task to focus on a specific part of a project.	CV/SV Percent Bulls Eye Chart This bulls-eye chart shows project variance trends in percentage terms.

Dashboard Charts

Resource Hours Dashboard Chart This resource hours dashboard chart provides an interactive portal into resource information. With just a glance, managers can see key information about resource allocation across multiple projects.	Task Dashboard Chart This dashboard chart provides an interactive portal into key project information. With just a glance, stakeholders can see multiple project performance indicators to better understand project status.	Work Dashboard Chart This dashboard chart gives you everything you need to know about resources and schedule performance in just a glance.

Resource Dashboard Sample This dashboard chart shows some of the formatting customization that is possible with ANY chart. Note the background image, bar shading, and the shadow effects in the title and tables.	Don’t see the chart you need? DecisionEdge consultants can help your organization quickly deploy the charts and reports needed for specific visibility requirements. Developers can also use DecisionEdge Designer to create new custom charts and reports that can be shared with all DecisionEdge users.

Map Charts

Project Overview Tables This chart provides all the key information about a project (or group of projects) in a single place.	Lot 12 Map Chart Sample Map charts are a great way to show project status information on a picture of your project (construction image, blueprint, product schematic, etc.). You supply the picture then use DecisionEdge Designer to select which project information to show.	Site Plan Map Chart Sample Map charts are a great way to show project status information on a picture of your project (construction image, blueprint, product schematic, etc.). You supply the picture then use DecisionEdge Designer to select which project information to show.

Project Health Dashboard (IMS Validation Chart) This map chart provides an overview of key project health metrics. It is based on the IMS Validation report created by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).	Detailed Project Statistics This map chart provides detailed statistics about projects.	Project Analyzer Scorecard This chart provides an instant health check for your projects based on 19 different criteria.

Gantt Charts

Simple Gantt Chart	Critical Path Gantt Chart	Milestones Gantt Chart

Simple Gantt Chart with Cumulative Costs	Simple Gantt Chart with Cumulative Work Effort	Simple Gantt Chart with Period Costs

Simple Gantt Chart with Period Work Effort	Don’t see the chart you need? DecisionEdge consultants can help your organization quickly deploy the charts and reports needed for specific visibility requirements. Developers can also use DecisionEdge Designer to create new custom charts and reports that can be shared with all DecisionEdge users.

Pie Charts



Planned and Actual Hours Dashboard This chart answers the question: "which resources are working on my project this month?" It lets you see what was planned and what actually happened in a given time period.	Planned and Actual Hours Across Projects This chart answers the question: "Which projects are my resources working on this quarter?", with the ability to compare planned with actual effort.	Project Work Percent Complete Pie

Actual Resource Usage Pie Chart Which resources are being used in this project, WBS, or task? This pie chart helps you understand how the actual work effort of your project is spread across all resources.	Don’t see the chart you need? DecisionEdge consultants can help your organization quickly deploy the charts and reports needed for specific visibility requirements. Developers can also use DecisionEdge Designer to create new custom charts and reports that can be shared with all DecisionEdge users.

Custom Charts Created in DecisionEdge Designer

Lot 12 Map Chart Sample
Map charts are a great way to show project status information on a picture of your project (construction image, blueprint, product schematic, etc.). You supply the picture then use DecisionEdge Designer to select which project information to show.

Site Plan Map Chart Sample
Map charts are a great way to show project status information on a picture of your project (construction image, blueprint, product schematic, etc.). You supply the picture then use DecisionEdge Designer to select which project information to show.

Cumulative Task and Milestone Plot with Pie Chart
This modified version of a standard chart adds a pie chart showing the number of tasks each manager is behind. The manager is based on the Text2 task -level custom field.

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