15 Controlling a Stage 15.1 PurPoSe The purpose of the Controlling a Stage process is to assign work to be done, monitor such work, deal with issues, report progress to the Project Board, and take corrective actions to ensure that the stage remains within tolerance. 15.2 objeCtive The objective of the Controlling a Stage process is to ensure that: Attention is focused on delivery of the stage's products. Any movement away from the direction and products agreed at the start of the stage is monitored to avoid uncontrolled change ('scope creep') and loss of focus Risks and issues are kept under control Directing a Project Exception Plan approved Stage authorization Exception raised Request for advice Project Board advice Managing a Stage Boundary Closing a Project