11.7 Difficulties and Risks in Project Management

• Accurately estimating costs is a constant challenge

  • Follow the cost estimation guidelines.
• It is very difficult to measure progress and meet deadlines

  • Improve your cost estimation skills so as to account for the kinds of problems that may occur.
  • Develop a closer relationship with other members of the team.
  • Be realistic in initial requirements gathering, and follow an iterative approach.
  • Use earned value charts to monitor progress.

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