http://www.epsconsulting.co.uk Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:45:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 http://www.epsconsulting.co.uk/top-tips-for-project-control/ http://www.epsconsulting.co.uk/top-tips-for-project-control/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:17:28 +0000 Rob http://www.mktgsuite.com/?p=89 The ten Commandments for Project Controls

1. Use project control systems that are proven – and already integrated
2. Set the control methodology from day one – and stick to it
3. Understand that the systems will determine the project’s day to day working
4. Avoid changing project control systems part way through a project’s lifecycle
5. Do not pick a project control system to do an enterprise role – or vice versa
6. Ensure the project control systems are up to the job from day one – if they aren’t, they never will be
7. Ensure the project control methodology and tools are scaled for the project – don’t use a sledge hammer to crack a nut
8. Be clear on the project’s required reporting outputs – and that the project control systems  are capable of meeting these  from day one
9. Understand what levels of breakdown structure a project needs to report at – and that the project control systems are capable of meeting these from day one
10. Be clear on all user roles and responsibilities involved in operating the project control system – and ensure appropriate training and at elbow support is provided for as long as required
11. Clearly articulate the principles and benefits behind the project control system – and ensure all project personnel understand these
12. Implementing a project control system across a project is not a fire and forget job – it will take time to bed in and needs continual review and encouragement to mature
13. Successful project controls requires excellent leadership and teamwork – and a thorough understanding of the relationship between people, process and systems

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