There are several steps a Project Manager can take to enhance the chances of a successful project outcome. One of these is through periodic auditing. Auditing projects, in terms of meeting the expected outcomes, covers several areas. These areas all revolve around the likelihood of meeting the approved project scope, budget, and schedule.

• describe eight to ten activities or areas of concern that will provide meaningful information toward determining the health and status of your project. These can include areas of interest related to the team, the stakeholders, vendors, etc.
• include four to five areas that are related to earned value analysis. These can include EV, CPI, etc.
• include:
  • a description of each identified area;
  • an explanation of why it is relative to project auditing; and

an explanation of how each might be used both by the organization management team and the PM in enhancing the chances for a successful project outcome