2. How to use the analytical method

2.1 Preparing estimates

As a first step, the project manager must ensure that :

• the task flowchart is complete, otherwise the estimate will be incomplete;

• For each task, there is a completed task sheet, which contains key information such as effort, duration, detailed activities and limits;

• each task has an assigned manager, as the task manager is in the best position to define the necessary breakdown of activities and make valid estimates.

The analytical method also assumes that most of the components of the item to be costed are known. It is therefore necessary to ensure that the right sources of information are available. There...