COST & SCEDULE COMMITMENT LOCK

Phase 5 validates and formally locks the project’s cost and timeline commitments based on approved decisions and the defined project path. It prevents financial and schedule drift by establishing a realistic, agreed execution baseline before major commitments move forward.

Scope

Phase 5 focuses on validating and locking cost and timeline commitments based on finalized decisions and the agreed project path. It ensures financial and scheduling clarity before major execution commitments.

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Deliverables

1. Cost Structure Review – Validation of budget framework against decisions.

2. Schedule Alignment Map – Confirmation of macro timeline logic.

3. Risk Buffer Identification – Highlighting sensitive cost and time areas.

4. Commitment Lock Document – Formalized cost and schedule agreement baseline.

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Proposal

Phase 5 secures financial and timeline commitments to prevent uncontrolled drift, ensuring the project proceeds with realistic expectations—not assumptions.

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With commitments in place, the focus shifts to maintaining alignment until completion.