Effective Software Project Management

Chapter 7. The Linear SDPM Monitoring and Controlling Phase

If two lines on a graph cross, it must be significant.

—Ernest F. Cooke University of Baltimore

Chapter Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, you will be able to: Discuss the role of project reviews in the Linear SDPM strategy life cycle Implement strategies to protect the project form scope change requests Understand the role of the scope bank and management reserve and when to use them Adapt milestone trend charts to the Linear SDPM strategy

Because the Linear SDPM strategy is a plan-driven strategy, conformance to plan is of the utmost importance. That calls for a structured project performance reporting system. Such reporting will mostly be electronic or hardcopy reports distributed on a scheduled basis, in versions for immediate managers, senior managers, customers, and other stakeholders. Reports within the team will usually be electronic. A high-level reporting will take place at milestone events, which typically line up at the completion of each of the design, build, and test phases.