Chapter 7Monitoring and Controlling Projects.ppt

Introduction to Project Management Copyright 2005 Chapter 7:Monitoring and Controlling Projects Learning Objectives List several tasks and outputs of project monitoring and controlling, and describe outputs common to all knowledge areas. Discuss performing integration change control as part of project integration management and how to use earned value management. Explain the importance of scope verification, scope control, and accepting deliverables. Describe the schedule control process and schedule performance measurement tools, such as tracking Gantt charts. Discuss tools and techniques to assist in cost control. Learning Objectives continued List the Seven Basic Tools of Quality, and provide examples of how they assist in quality control. Explain the monitoring and controlling work done as part of project human resource management to help manage project teams and stakeholders. Summarize methods for performance reporting and managing stakeholders as part of project communications management. Describe the risk monitoring and controlling process. Explain how to monitor and control projects for good contract administration Procurement Opening Case Kristin monitored and controlled the project With the project steering committee To ensure that It met its objectives and also addressed changing business needs More people than ever who need training since the project Started The firm won several major construction projects Increased hiring by 10 percent Weekly meeting Provided performance info and discussed changes that were required Opening Case Cont’d Steering committee decided to have suppliers report their progress directly to them as often as needed Important to develop a close relationship with suppliers Monitor them as closely as internal employees To get the best result Hoped to continue their partnerships with several suppliers To expand the training into other areas after this project was completed Introduction Monitoring and controlli