Tidsoverslag
Tidsoverslag is a term used in project management to describe the difference between the time planned for a task or project and the time that was actually needed. In Norwegian and Danish usage, it can refer to the schedule overrun, but it is also sometimes used to denote a rough time estimate for planning purposes. The concept is closely related to schedule performance and is often expressed as an absolute duration or as a percentage.
Calculation can be done in two common ways. Absolute overrun = actual duration minus planned duration. Relative
Causes of tidsoverslag include underestimating task complexity, scope changes, late or poor decisions, delays in dependencies,
Mitigation strategies emphasize better estimation and planning, including structured estimation methods (such as three-point or probabilistic
In practice, tidsoverslag is used both as a retrospective performance metric and as part of future planning