1. From the plans of Figure and the history of the project to date, is it realistic to think that the project will be completed with only a small amount of slippage? How do you know and could you say this with any certainty?
2. You have been asked to advise the board of the company on the status of this project. What further data would you need to be able to present a more complete picture of the project?
3. What information would you want to see presented in future to a board in reporting the progress of such a project?

In 2008 the Lifter Company saw that the market potential existed for a new model in its range. Following some problems during the project, the plans were redrafted, as shown in Figure. The decision needs to be made now as to whether the project is likely to be delivered on time or whether the launch dates need to be moved further back.(.)