Top tips for project control
July 15, 2009 | Rob | Comments 0
The ten Commandments for Project Controls
- Use project control systems that are proven – and already integrated
- Set the control methodology from day one – and stick to it
- Understand that the systems will determine the project’s day to day working
- Avoid changing project control systems part way through a project’s lifecycle
- Do not pick a project control system to do an enterprise role – or vice versa
- Ensure the project control systems are up to the job from day one – if they aren’t, they never will be
- Ensure the project control methodology and tools are scaled for the project – don’t use a sledge hammer to crack a nut
- Be clear on the project’s required reporting outputs – and that the project control systems are capable of meeting these from day one
- 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
- 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
- Clearly articulate the principles and benefits behind the project control system – and ensure all project personnel understand these
- 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
- Successful project controls requires excellent leadership and teamwork – and a thorough understanding of the relationship between people, process and systems
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