Break down tasks into manageable and measurable activities. The work breakdown structure, or scope baseline, simplifies the project scope into manageable and measurable tasks. Consider organizing a brainstorming session with different organizational departments that will contribute in executing the project.
Develop a schedule baseline. A schedule baseline serves as a fixed tool against which the progress of the project is measured. Include the earliest possible start time and finish time, the latest possible start time and finish time and the duration of the project. The schedule baseline should also link the activities to be done with the resources, or people, available.
Establish the desired performance outcomes for the tasks. Define the outcomes for the various tasks assigned to different departments. Use the desired outcomes to measure accountability, to evaluate performance and to offer performance appraisals.
Create a budget or cost baseline. Use the baseline budget to measure and to understand the costs of the project. Take into account all the costs -- financial and operational -- of a project, and use this as a benchmark for measuring the effectiveness of the actual budget.
Employ a mechanism for variance analysis. Apply variance analysis as a technique of measuring the desired results against the actual results of a project. Focus on key variables such as the scope, cost and schedule in analyzing the success of the project or organization.