Abstract: A method for project management that can be used to achieve a more accurate project schedule at the beginning of, and during the life of a project. The method can be built into a software product, or used manually. The method uses data collection, modeling, analysis, reporting and visualization to reduce the impact of risk in project scheduling and thereby improve the project's chances of a successful outcome (e.g. as measured by stronger adherence to: budget, deadline, quality and specifications). The method introduces time estimation error, distraction rate and schedule confidence into the project schedule and provides for visualization of the schedule in the form of Gantt charts in difference views organization by component, by team member and by project.