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Even the best-laid plans can go awry, which is why it is crucial to have an early warning monitoring system.

Effective monitoring allows you to gather information so that you can measure and adjust progress toward the project's goals. It enables you to communicate project progress and changes to team members, stakeholders, superiors, and customers and gives you the justification for making any necessary adjustments to the plan. It also enables you to measure current progress against the original plan.

What methods can be used to monitor the progress of a project?

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What methods can be used to monitor the progress of a project?

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Formal and informal methods to monitor a project:
Formal:
1) Reports - Status reports must be completed by all team members so that progress and problems can be identified easily and early. Use a standardized form ...

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