tidsram

Tidsram is a term used in Swedish and Norwegian to describe the interval of time within which an activity, project, or study is planned to occur. In English the closest equivalent is time frame or time window. A tidsram consists of a start point, an end point, and the duration between them. The choice of granularity (days, weeks, months, or years) depends on the context and the level of detail required.

In project management, the tidsram defines the project schedule, including milestones, deliverables, and checkpoints. In research and reporting, it specifies the period from which data are collected and to which findings apply. In budgeting and forecasting, the tidsram determines the period for cost and revenue assessment.

Determining a tidsram involves considering objectives, constraints, dependencies, and external factors. It should clearly indicate whether the start and end dates are inclusive or exclusive and whether the period is fixed or adjustable as plans evolve.

Common challenges include scope creep, ambiguity about boundaries, and revisions that alter the period after work has begun. When a tidsram changes, stakeholders should reassess impacts on scope, resources, and risk.

Related terms include timeframe, timespan, time window, and horizon. In practice, a well-defined tidsram clarifies expectations, guides planning and resource allocation, and facilitates monitoring and reporting.