Monitor and Control Project Work
An ongoing activity that measures, analyzes, and communicates overall project performance to ensure outcomes align with the objectives set in the project management plan.
Key Points
- Continuously compares actual results with the plan to detect variances in scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
- Converts work performance data into information and reports for decision-making and stakeholder communication.
- Identifies issues and recommends corrective or preventive actions, often resulting in change requests.
- Updates forecasts and project documents and provides inputs to integrated change control when changes are needed.
Example
The project manager reviews earned value metrics and status reports, finds the schedule is slipping, forecasts a later finish date, prepares a performance report for stakeholders, and submits a change request to add resources to recover the schedule.
PMP Example Question
Which process analyzes performance data, prepares work performance reports, and recommends actions to keep the project aligned with the plan?
- Direct and Manage Project Work
- Monitor and Control Project Work
- Perform Integrated Change Control
- Control Quality
Correct Answer: B — Monitor and Control Project Work
Explanation: This process tracks and analyzes overall performance, produces reports, and suggests corrective or preventive actions. Direct and Manage executes the work, Integrated Change Control approves changes, and Control Quality inspects deliverables.
