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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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Applying PMP Principles to Real-World Project Management

The IIL Blog

Furthermore, implementing quality checks such as regular reviews and performance metrics ensures that the campaign is effective and meets brand standards, ultimately achieving the desired impact. This monitoring process is vital for maintaining project schedules and identifying areas that require attention.

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What Is Business Impact Analysis & Why Is It Important?

ProjectManager.com

The timing of a disruptive event can have a major impact on the loss suffered by a business. With the due diligence of a business impact analysis in hand, a business has a well-thought-out plan of action to recover from adversity. Review the Information. All this collected data must be documented and reviewed.

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Engineering Administration: The Competitive Advantage in Project Management

Productivity Land

By integrating technical expertise with managerial skills, administrators create comprehensive project plans, identify dependencies, and optimize resource allocation. It covers a wide range of topics, such as project management methodologies, leadership and organizational behavior, strategic planning, and technology management.

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14 Common Project Risks (+ more)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The PMI definition of risk is: “an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on a project’s objectives.”. This could be due to staffing levels or other projects being staffed instead due to higher business priority. What’s a risk again? Lack of resources. External risks.

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Business Project Management Basics

ProjectManager.com

For example, a project could be an event, the launch of a website or any endeavor that must be completed and delivered on time and within budget. Their responsibilities are the same in that they plan, review plans, schedule tasks and monitor and control projects to ensure that they’re delivered on time without overspending.

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What Is an IT Budget? IT Budgeting Basics (Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

Information technology (IT) runs most businesses. This is a common budget cycle, though all budgets should be reviewed throughout the year. But those forecasts are estimates and to ensure that you keep to your IT budget, monitoring and tracking costs is imperative. It’s hard to imagine a company without an IT department.

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