Chapter 7. The Linear SDPM Monitoring and Controlling Phase
If two lines on a graph cross, it must be significant.
—Ernest F. Cooke University of Baltimore
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Because the Linear SDPM strategy is a plan-driven strategy, conformance to plan is of the utmost importance. That calls for a structured project performance reporting system. Such reporting will mostly be electronic or hardcopy reports distributed on a scheduled basis, in versions for immediate managers, senior managers, customers, and other stakeholders. Reports within the team will usually be electronic. A high-level reporting will take place at milestone events, which typically line up at the completion of each of the design, build, and test phases.
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