Adding variance gauge in your project control dashboard

The Variance indicator is about measuring actual progress against planned targets.

Power BI’s gauge visualization makes this comparison clear.

Cost Variance:

Actual percentage (Earned Value Cost).

Target percentage (cumulative planned cost, based on early dates).

Labor Variance:

Actual percentage (Earned Value Labor Units).

Target percentage (cumulative planned labor units, early dates).

Visualization: Gauge charts display actual vs. planned side by side, with color coding for clarity.

Flexibility: Switch between cost and hours to see performance across different dimensions.