Monitor and Control
The project work is underway and team is engaged. Now you're being asked how the project is going. These steps will help you keep a pulse on the project and allow you to report on its progress.
- Hold status meetings: make sure your team has regular meetings to keep informed
- Keep an issue log: not only will you keep track of issues as they arise, but also you can refer back to them if this is encountered in the future elsewhere
- Track activities and KPIs: by keeping tabs on Key Performance Indicators, you'll be able to report out to others, as well as see where the project is headed (or stalled)
- Adjustments: it is extremely rare that a project has no adjustments at some point. Always be prepared to adjust, pivot, or tweak as needed to keep the original project goals in the target sight
- Communications: Proper communication is extremely important! knowing a project needs assistance early allows a chance to help