As a PM, I can control global project performance

Project managers, or any other management role (PMA, PMO, PfM, PgM), can control global project performance at CONTROL > Health Checks, using the web application and the mobile application:

Project global status can be summarized in 4 separate sections:

• Global Status: Global status for the project itself (work package #0) or any decomposing project work package, as of the selected status date.
• Scope: Scope status for the project itself (work package #0) or any decomposing project work package, as of the selected status date.
• Schedule: Schedule status for the project itself (work package #0) or any decomposing project work package, as of the selected status date.
• Cost: Cost status for the project itself (work package #0) or any decomposing project work package, as of the selected status date.

The Global Status section includes a traffic light dial. Green means “on-track”; amber means “action required to get back on-track”; red means “off-plan”. Select dial number below 35% to set a red traffic light; between 35-65% to set an amber traffic light; and above 65% to set a green traffic light. You can also write down a short text for a summary of the global status, risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies summaries.

Use the button [Copy Previous] to copy data from the most recent status report.

Scope section includes a qualitative traffic light, work percent complete and a short explanation by the project manager about scope management status:

The schedule section includes a qualitative traffic light, percent of duration spent and a short explanation by the project manager about schedule management status. Percent of duration spent is automatically calculated for work package #0 if the project is decomposed into work packages:

The cost section includes a qualitative traffic light, percent of budget spent and a short explanation by the project manager about cost management status. Percent of budget spent is automatically calculated for work package #0 if the project is decomposed into work packages:

These data can be visualized as dashboards at section More… > REPORTS > GLOBAL PERFORMANCE.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I control global project performance in PMPeople?

You can control performance by accessing the Health Checks section under CONTROL, where you’ll find status indicators for scope, schedule, cost, and overall project health.

What do the traffic light colors mean in global status?

Green means on-track (>65%), amber means action required (35–65%), and red means off-plan (<35%). These are based on the selected status date and performance metrics.

Is it possible to reuse previous status data?

Yes, you can use the [Copy Previous] button to carry forward data from the most recent status report, saving time during updates.