review of current progress compared to last report ed progress which, when display ed graph ically, shows whether a course correction is necessary to achieve the baseline plan [D01852] RMW Analysis of trend [D02090] NPMT The review of proposed change s in resources allocation and the forecasting of their impact on budget. To be effective, trend ing should be regularly performed and the impact s on budget plotted graph ically. Used in this way trend ing support s a decision to make a course correction, or seek an authorize d a change. [D02091] PMK87