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Unit 12: Monitoring & Control

Notes

Notes Obviously as one monitors and controls there will be some action items that occur.
These action items cycle back into the project execution. So what are some outputs or
action items that occur during the Monitor and Control Project Work process?
The outputs of monitoring and controlling project work are:
 Recommended Corrective Actions: These are based on project work performance
information. By comparing this information to the project plan, the project manager or
team uses expert judgment to put forward ideas to remedy problems that have arisen.
 Recommended Preventive Actions: These are based on project work performance
information. By comparing this information to the project plan, the project manager or
team uses expert judgment to suggest ways of avoiding project risks.
 Forecasts: Based on work performance information received during the Monitor and
Control Project Work process, forecasts allow the prediction of successful or unsuccessful
project outcomes.
 Recommended Defect Repairs: These are an output of monitoring and controlling project
work. This output recommends the remedial work necessary when a product does not
meet quality requirements.
 Requested Changes: These are revised actions that are necessary for meeting project
objectives. The requests are often made by the project manager or members of the project
team as a way of improving methods or overcoming problems.
Just keep in mind that every organization is different, and your experiences of monitoring and
controlling project work will depend on your company’s project management methodology
and the type of project.

Figure 12.1: Project Monitoring & Control Solution Framework

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