Chapter 8. Tracking and Monitoring for Project Control

MOST STATUS CYCLES bring at least some unwelcome news. Sorting out the problematic from the merely annoying is the initial step in overall control. Seeking ways to adapt or shift the plan to deal with bad news means recovering from problems, not succumbing to them. To do this you will need to have a full complement of techniques for control of schedule, cost, quality, and other potential problems. Managing scope changes is essential to project control, as are dealing with individual performance problems, managing issues, and monitoring risks. To control long-duration projects and programs, you’ll need to rely on periodic project reviews to ensure that the objectives continue to make good business ...

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