The project monitoring and controlling phase is where most ofthe resources are employed for project execution, and it isessential that the project execution happen strictly according tothe project plan. Projects often experience changes during theexecution because everything cannot be anticipated. However,Suburban Homes has an excellent track record of completing projectson time and within the budget and delivering its products to thecustomer s satisfaction.

With its plans to expand operations to other states, SuburbanHomes is acutely aware of its inadequacies in new workingenvironments and with new stakeholders. Specifically, it is moreconcerned with risk management, change management, qualityexpectations, and communication issues. Suburban Homes hasrequested to review and modify its existing project managementpractices and processes. They want to use your comprehensiveunderstanding of the importance of project baselines for scope,cost, and schedule. They also want to use your knowledge of projectcontrol, progress reports including earned value analysis theimportance of communications, and change control. Specifically, youare requested to develop templates and checklists to do thefollowing:

Develop a communication (formal and informal) plan with detailsabout frequency, intended receivers, and medium ofcommunication