Planned vs actual effort graph for software development project

Description:

The image is a PowerPoint slide titled "Planned vs Actual Effort Graph for Software Development Project," featuring a line graph comparing three different metrics over the course of a month: Actual Effort, Planned Effort, and Development Time. The X-axis represents the time frame (from 1st July to 31st July), and the Y-axis represents cost in USD (in thousands).

The graph shows fluctuations in all three metrics, indicating variances between what was planned and what actually occurred, as well as the amount of development time. To the right of the graph, there is a section titled "Key insights" with bullet points where specific observations and conclusions drawn from the data can be added.

Use Cases:

This type of slide can be useful in various industries that manage projects and track performance metrics:

1. Software Development:

Use: Monitoring project budget and timeline adherence

Presenter: Project Manager

Audience: Development Team, Stakeholders

2. Construction:

Use: Tracking project costs and scheduling

Presenter: Construction Manager

Audience: Investors, Contractors

3. Marketing Agencies:

Use: Evaluating campaign spend versus planned budgets

Presenter: Account Manager

Audience: Clients, Marketing Team

4. Manufacturing:

Use: Comparing production costs against forecasts

Presenter: Operations Manager

Audience: Production Team, Finance Department

5. Event Planning:

Use: Assessing event costs and timelines against initial estimates

Presenter: Event Coordinator

Audience: Clients, Service Providers

6. Healthcare Administration:

Use: Tracking medical project expenditures and timelines

Presenter: Healthcare Project Manager

Audience: Administrative Staff, Healthcare Providers

7. Educational Institutions:

Use: Managing educational program developments and budget

Presenter: Academic Project Manager

Audience: Educators, Administration