Started with No Progress

Started with no progress refers to activities that have a reported actual start date but show zero percent complete.

How started with no progress affects the schedule:

• Indicates outdated or incomplete reporting, which can compromise the accuracy of the entire schedule.
• Makes it difficult to track true progress against the plan.
• Can hide delays and misrepresent the project’s health.

Best Practices:

• Update percent complete as soon as work begins.
• Track actual start dates versus scheduled start dates for reporting and trend analysis.
• Investigate repeated occurrences, as they may indicate workflow or reporting issues.