The Project Management Tool Kit: 100 Tips and Techniques for Getting the Job Done Right

COMMUNICATION PROCESS94Status Collection

What:	Periodic collection of project activity information.
When:	Project execution and control.
Results:	Timely, accurate progress data and early detection of problems.

Select Effective Methods

Determining project status is primarily the responsibility of the project leader. The process for status collection is a key part of communications planning, and it is central to project plan execution and procurement administration. Status collection begins the project-tracking cycle.

Decisions regarding status collection are part of project infrastructure planning. There are many ways to collect the data, although most people prefer to do it in writing to minimize confusion and to retain a tangible account. ...