Decreased Percent Complete

Decreased Percent Complete refers to activities where the percent complete has decreased in a subsequent schedule update. Example: one activity was at 50% complete; after the most recent update, the activity is at 25% complete.  

How decreased percent complete affects the schedule:

• Suggests reporting errors or misinterpretation of progress.
• Affects accuracy of project tracking.
• Can hide delays or misrepresent project health.

Best Practices:

• Ensure percent complete reflects actual progress.
• Investigate decreases to determine the cause.
• Document progress updates consistently.