What is project control?
Data gathering and analysis that helps decision making in projects
What does a project controller do?
Creates and maintains project budget and schedule, analyses progress and makes improvements
What does “manage by stages” mean?
Project planned, monitored and controlled on stage-by-stage basis
What are the pros and cons of managing by stages?
Pros: everyone knows when each stage is
Cons: take time, inflexible, impromptu meetings less likely to happen
What does manage by exception mean?
Escalating an issue which exceeds tolerances agreed at start of project