Time-estimate variance.
Interpret time variance alongside completion state.
The everyday problem
An unfinished task’s remaining estimate is sometimes incorrectly reported as a saving.
Completed task+4h variance
Active task2h to estimate; not savings
Illustrative workflowHuman decision
The project owner reviews evidence and decisions before changing the agreed plan.
- 01
Input
Completed task: 10h estimate / 14h recorded; Active task: 8h estimate / 6h recorded
- 02
Give instruction
Explain the time differences for these tasks.
- 03
Agent works
TIME-13 / Approved time entries
- 04
Human decision
The project owner reviews evidence and decisions before changing the agreed plan.
Expected impact
Interpret time variance alongside completion state.
What to measure
Time-review effort; misleading savings claims avoided.
SME
The project owner reviews evidence and decisions before changing the agreed plan.
Enterprise
Confirm the relevant teams, source permissions, licensed modules and review owners during scoping.
ProjectOSIllustrative workflows. Tool availability, access and configuration require validation.