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Monitoring & Controlling a Project

Alan Parker Blog

Introduction The Monitoring & Controlling phase is about keeping an eye on progress and actively adjusting strategies and actions to align with project goals. Monitoring & Controlling helps project managers address potential risks proactively, manage changes, and ensure that the project adheres to its schedule and budget.

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Strategic Project Portfolio Management [Book Review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Moore explains that estimates are biased towards the initial values because people don’t adjust their estimates again after making that initial decision. He recommends being pragmatic with monitoring. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management This book review first appeared in 2016.

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Project Initiation Checklist: The Perfect Way To Start Your Projects

Proofhub

As you start your project, you need to take the initiative on the preparatory work, from preparing the scope, estimating the costs, assigning resources, and creating a project timeline, to getting sign-off on the key performance indicators. These things will dictate the way you initiate and manage your project from idea to conclusion.

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10 Steps for Successful Project Completion (Templates Included)

ProjectManager.com

Project planning, execution, monitoring and controlling are often the focus of project management. Even project initiation gets attention, but project completion is usually mentioned as an afterthought. Manage Resources and Monitor Costs Before releasing the team, project managers must ensure they’ve completed all their tasks.

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Monitoring and Controlling Projects: A "How to" Guide

Project Pulse Journal

Can you truly have a well-monitored project and a motivated team working harmoniously? Explore the world of project monitoring and controlling , where we'll guide you through project oversight without overwhelming your team. This article will help you balance diligent project monitoring and foster a less stressful team environment.

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Project Initiation: How to Start Your Project on the Right Foot

MPUG

In this article, we will explore the importance of project initiation, cover best practices, and share 6 key steps for how project managers can get their projects started on the right foot. What is Project Initiation? Project initiation is the first phase of the project management life cycle.

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From Risks to Requirements – An Approach to Project Initiation

The IIL Blog

By Vincent Marguier October 4, 2023 Risk management is a dynamic component of any project, where risks—and opportunities—must constantly be assessed and monitored to deliver in the most successful way. Vincent is a speaker at this year’s IPM Day 2023! Don’t miss his exciting Presentation going live November 2. Register here!