The standard for project management

Advances in technology. 

This may also play an important role in determining duration estimates. For example, an 

increase in the output of a manufacturing plant may be achieved by procuring the latest advances in technology, 

which may impact duration and resource needs.

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Motivation of staff.

 The project manager also needs to be aware of Student Syndrome—or procrastination—

when people start to apply themselves only at the last possible moment before the deadline, and Parkinson’s Law 

where work expands to fill the time available for its completion.

All data and assumptions that support duration estimating are documented for each activity duration estimate.

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Part 1 - Guide

6.4.1 ESTIMATE ACTIVITY DURATIONS: INPUTS

6.4.1.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN

Described in Section 4.2.3.1. Project management plan components include but are not limited to:

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