How to control the project more effectively?

What steps should be followed for more EFFECTIVE PROJECT CONTROL; how project managers complete their project successfully?

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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!

Suruchi Kapoor said..

Excellent Tips!



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