The technical manager who is faced with an object-oriented project applies following six activities.

1.Establishing a common process framework for a project.

2.Using the framework and historical metrics to develop effort and time estimates.

3.Establishing deliverable and milestones that will enable progress  to be measured.

4.Defining checkpoints for risk management , quality assurance and control.

5.Managing the changes that invariably occur as the project progresses.

6.Tracking, monitoring, and controlling progress.