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Schedule Performance Index (SPI)

EV divided by PV; measures schedule efficiency of work performed.

Original SimCert study summary; not an official PMI® glossary definition.

Performance domain · FinancePrinciple · Embed Quality Into Processes and DeliverablesExam domain · Process

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Process·Finance

A project's earned value analysis shows a Cost Performance Index (CPI) of 0.85 and a Schedule Performance Index (SPI) of 1.05. The sponsor asks the project manager to explain the current health of the project.

How should the project manager characterize project performance?

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