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Project management: Qualifying laps or navigating unknown roads? (2/2)

Fair competition in the curves of the turns

When the speed accelerates and the laps increase, it is very important to continue monitoring progress and ensure that the schedule is adhered to. In projects, the planning, implementation, and monitoring phases may repeat several times. For example, during the monitoring phase, challenges may be identified that require changes to the project’s implementation. In complex projects, there can be multiple interdependent milestones and smaller tasks.

Just like in formula racing, different colored flags can be waved in a project as warnings of potential challenges and risks, as well as to reassess the project’s progress. Monitoring and control are crucial phases in project management. The aim of monitoring is to observe the project’s progress according to the plan and identify any deviations or issues at an early stage. It involves tracking various project performance indicators, such as schedule, budget, resource utilization, and quality. The goal of project control is to address and correct identified deviations or problems to ensure that the project stays on the right track. Control involves actions and decisions made to improve project performance or correct deviations. This can include reallocating resources, adjusting the schedule, revising the budget, or other corrective measures. Together, monitoring and control help project teams keep the project on course and respond quickly to changes, which can be critical for the project’s success.

Crossing the finish line as the checkered flag waves

As the checkered flag waves, the project reaches the finish line, and its outcome is obtained approval from stakeholders, clients, or other relevant parties involved in the project. Finally, the project’s performance is evaluated, and lessons learned are documented for future projects. Evaluation is conducted at the end of the project, or in multi-phase projects, it is beneficial to conduct interim evaluations after each phase. Project management helps accomplish larger tasks smartly and in an organized manner. It aids in achieving goals as planned.

Accelerating project management to the next level

In which series do you race formulas and with what kind of vehicle? Are different systems, documents, memos, or even emails used in project management? It is beneficial to utilize digital tools in project management for tasks such as task logging and resource allocation. Lanttu.io offers an agile and lightweight solution for project management implemented on Microsoft’s Power Platform. It enables the centralization of projects into a single system that can be used on various devices, such as a phone. The project management solution allows the collection of information from emails, Teams messages, or AI-assisted reading and classification of various documents as part of project documentation. The solution can be integrated with email or Teams, allowing notifications and reminders to be sent to the team about project tasks according to the project plan’s schedule or dates recorded in documents.

Monitoring the project is effortless with various workflows and statuses. All project members stay up-to-date on their assigned tasks thanks to the updated task lists. Additionally, the project manager gets a comprehensive view of the project’s progress and can easily see up-to-date information on the project’s phases and task advancements. Reports can be created for internal users and external parties related to the project, ensuring everyone stays informed about the project’s status.

The solution implemented on a low-code platform speeds up deployment and makes development agile. Deployment is smooth when development and changes can be made together with end-users. Implementations are vendor-independent, and their management and maintenance can be transferred to the company itself. Lanttu.io offers a convenient way to automate and streamline project management, ensuring all stakeholders have up-to-date information about the project.

The thrill of victory at the finish line of project success

Just like on the racetrack, precise planning before the start is key in project management. Project management is like a map or plan that helps us know what to do, when to do it, and what we need to accomplish it. Based on this plan, everyone knows what to do if we encounter problems, and together we ensure that the plan is strong and functional. With communication being crucial as the project progresses, all team members stay informed about any changes. The stages of a project form a systematic process that ensures project success and incorporates any lessons learned for future projects.

Project management can be driven like a formula car or by cruising in a regular car. If the car is not in good condition, progress slows, and pit stops increase. Without functional tools or planned teamwork, the journey becomes bumpy, or it can come to a complete halt, causing the project to end up in the junkyard. Planning and collaboration make the journey pleasant for the entire project team, keeping everyone on the same page and moving together towards the destination. If you want to join the project management formula races, contact Lanttu.io. We help you achieve victories with a competitive vehicle in the Grand Prix of project management.

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