Characteristics of a Good Project Control System

The Control Environment for any project is a function of many factors, including:

• Regulatory Environment

• Industry

• Corporate Governance

• Leadership/Senior Management

• Corporate Culture

• Technical Constraints

• Technology

• Resource Availability (and Capability)

• Organizational Maturity

A good project control system:

• Should be flexible.

• Should be cost effective.

• Must be truly useful and satisfy the real needs of the project.

• Must operate in a timely manner.

• Is practical - should be sufficiently accurate and precise to control the project within the limits that are functional for the client and the organization.

• Should be as simple as possible.

• Should be easy to maintain.

• Should be capable of being extended or otherwise altered.

• Should be fully documented when installed; documentation should include a complete training program in system operation.

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