• In the performance stoplight chart below % work remaining minus % of $ remaining produces a value that creates the performance indicator stoplight for the project.

• Generally a red stoplight is bad, green is good, and yellow is proceed with caution thus reviewing the schedule below the project manager or stakeholder sees:

  • Green stoplight depicts the project or task as proceeding as expected.

  • Yellow stoplight depicts the project or task as needing to be watched.

  • Red stoplight depicts the project or task as needing active attention.