Monitoring and controlling a project
Monitoring and controlling a project is a core activity for a project manager. Provide an example of a project that was challenged by control issues and describe what caused the situation. Explain what could have been done to ensure that key elements such as the scope, schedule, and cost were controlled.
Sample Answer
One example of a project that was challenged by control issues is the construction of the new Denver International Airport (DIA). The project was originally scheduled to be completed in 1993 and to cost $2.9 billion. However, due to a variety of control issues, the project was not completed until 1995 and cost over $4 billion.