Controlling a Stage

Question 1

Which stage forms the main part of the PM work?

Answer 1

Controlling a stage

Question 2

What are three main categories of activities for Controlling a stage

Answer 2

1) Work packages
2) Issues
3) Monitoring and reporting

Question 3

What are three activities related to “issues” which are part of the Controlling a stage process?

Answer 3

Escalate issues and risks
Take corrective action
Capture an examine issues and risks

Question 4

What are three activities related to “work packages” which are part of the Controlling a stage process?

Answer 4

Authorising work packages
Reviewing work package status
Receiving completed work packages

Question 5

What are three activities related to “monitoring and reporting” which are part of the Controlling a stage process?

Answer 5

Review stage status
Reporting highlights

Question 6

What happen in the ‘Review the management stage status” activity?

Answer 6

Look at big picture, looking at what has happened vs what is expected, making sure risks and issues are under control and if necessary triggering corrective action.

Question 7

How are the the project board informed of progress in the controlling a stage process?

Answer 7

Highlight report

Question 8

What is “taking corrective action”?

Answer 8

Any action required to maintain project schedule - modifying work packages or creating new one