Jelu Kane
Said..
You can follow following steps to control IT software project:
- Break the overall program into phases and subsystems (WBS).
- Clearly define objectives, results and deliverables.
- Define measurable milestones and quantitative checkpoints.
- Obtain commitment from all team members and management.
- Ensure that different teams can work together, and that outputs are compatible.
- Project tracking - ensure proper project control.
- Ensure measurability of progress parameters.
- Hold regular reviews of project goals, plans, progress, etc.
- Ensure interesting work to maintain interest (take personal preferences into account).
- Communication, communication, communication!!
- Leadership - making people feel strong and in control.
- Minimize threats - manage conflict and power struggles, avoid surprises (up or down) and unrealistic demands, foster mutual trust.
- Design an appropriate personnel appraisal and reward system.
- Assure continuous senior management involvement, endorsement and support.
- Personal drive - project manager must be enthusiastic about the project.
- Note all problems experienced in the project database, for future reference.
Good Project Management Career!
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