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Project LumiGems

LumiGems Monitoring & Controlling: Keeping the Project on Track

Ahmed diligently tracks LumiGems' progress, comparing performance against the plan and making necessary adjustments.

1.Keeping Scope in Check: Validating & Controlling Scope
Ahmed reviewing deliverables with stakeholders or a scope document

Ahmed formally obtains stakeholder acceptance of completed LumiGems deliverables (Validate Scope) and monitors the project and product scope, managing changes to the scope baseline (Control Scope).

2.On Time, Every Time: Controlling Schedule
Ahmed reviewing a Gantt chart or project timeline

Ahmed monitors the status of LumiGems activities to update project progress and manage changes to the schedule baseline, ensuring timely completion.

3.Budget Watch: Controlling Cost
Ahmed analyzing project budget and expenditures using EVM charts

Ahmed monitors the status of the LumiGems project to update project costs and manage changes to the cost baseline, preventing budget overruns.

4.Resource Check: Controlling Resources
Ahmed checking resource availability or utilization charts

Ahmed ensures that the physical resources assigned and allocated to the LumiGems project are available as planned, as well as monitoring planned versus actual utilization of resources and taking corrective action as necessary.

5.Information Flow: Monitoring Communications
Ahmed observing a team communication or reviewing communication logs

Ahmed ensures the information needs of the LumiGems project and its stakeholders are met by monitoring the effectiveness of communications.

6.Risk Radar: Monitoring Risks
Ahmed reviewing a risk register or risk dashboard

Ahmed monitors the implementation of agreed-upon risk response plans, tracks identified risks, identifies and analyzes new risks, and evaluates risk process effectiveness throughout the LumiGems project.

7.Vendor Oversight: Controlling & Auditing Procurement
Ahmed reviewing a contract or auditing a vendor's performance

Ahmed manages procurement relationships, monitors contract performance, makes changes and corrections as appropriate, and closes out contracts for LumiGems.

8.Change Management: Performing Integrated Change Control
Ahmed reviewing a change request form or leading a change control meeting

Ahmed reviews all change requests; approves changes and manages changes to deliverables, organizational process assets, project documents, and the project management plan; and communicates decisions for LumiGems.

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