Overview

The project's progress is evaluated by frequent assessments (Checkpoint Report), configuration data (version control status supplied by the Configuration Librarian) and comparisons between anticipated progress (via the frozen Project Plan and Work Package) with actual progress (products delivered, project statistics etc).

Checkpoint Reports created by the Team Manager are derived from MP2 Executing a Work Package and filed using Configuration Management. Approving a product in the process CS9 Receiving Completed Work Package updates its Work Package status, which in turn helps The Project Manager to assess progress. The Quality Log ensures that quality targets are being met. Responsibilities for this sub-process lie with the Team Manager who ensures Work Packages are delivered on time as defined in the Communications Plan.

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Tips

• Additional tools that you may want to use include Earned Value Analysis
• This process may be run formally or informally depending on project size, location of team members, dealings with third party suppliers, and the importance of the product to be delivered.

Notes

• The Project Manager assesses progress by looking at Checkpoint Reports, Work Packages, and the Quality Log
• Team Managers use progress and quality information to create a Checkpoint Report for the Project Manager
• Assess time and resources
• Update Stage Plan.

Case studies and examples

• GP-GP Record Transfer Project Initiation Document (UK NHS).

Related links

• Search our forum for 'CS2 Assessing Progress'
• Take our CS - Controlling a Stage - Quiz
• CS1 Authorising a Work Package
• CS5 Reviewing Stage Status
• CS4 Examining Project Issues
• MP1 Accepting a Work Package.