This type of control tracks the project budget, comparing the original budget to the amount of money actually spent up to that point, in order to guarantee that a sufficient amount is reserved for the project to be completed. If it becomes obvious that the project cannot be completed on budget, this control is also responsible for identifying the origin…
Schedule control deals with analyzing the progress being made on project tasks based on the planned start and completion dates, in order to identify any deviation from the plan as early as possible. Deviation might be the result of a delay in starting the work on a given task or a delay in its completion and might actually be positive…
The work plan is one of the most important tools in the project manager’s toolbox. As such, it is crucial to ensure that it is properly prepared and written and free of any hidden problems that might prevent it from being implemented. The project manager must verify that the work plan is complete and that the timetables calculated within are…
Periodic controls are ones that should be performed every now and then, at a frequency that meets the specific needs of the project. Controls of this type differ from the ongoing controls described earlier mainly due to the frequency at which they are performed. In order to manage project resources efficiently, differentiate must be made between these two types of…
Planning the project helps to chart a course towards the project goals. Project control ensures that this course is properly followed and the destination remains in sight at all times. Planning the project does not guarantee, in and of itself, that the objectives will be met. In fact, it is the control system that assists in meeting the objectives by…
