Project Execution
This phase involves the execution of each activity and task listed in the Project Plan. While the activities and tasks are being executed, a series of management processes are undertaken to monitor and control the deliverables being output by the project. This includes the identification of changes, risks and issues, the review of deliverable quality and the measurement of each deliverable being produced against the acceptance criteria. Once all of the deliverables have been produced and the customer has accepted the final solution, the project is ready for closure.
The Execution phase is typically the longest phase of the project (in terms of duration). It is the phase within which the deliverables are physically constructed and presented to the customer for acceptance. To ensure that the customer’s requirements are met, the Project Manager monitors and controls the activities, resources and expenditure required to build each deliverable throughout the execution phase.
A number of management processes are also undertaken to ensure that the project proceeds as planned. The execution phase and applicable activities are as follows:
Project Execution Activities
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Begin Project Execution Phase Activities |
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The delivery phase activities of the project are initiated following the completion of all planning phase activities including approval of the project management
plan, funding, and project aquisition requests. |
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Assemble Execution Phase Project Team |
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The project manager follows the necessary steps required for obtaining the Technical and business human resources needed to complete the project.
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Develop Project Logisitical and Technical Teams |
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The project manager evaluates each individual skill set to ensure that each team member has the proper skills for each upcoming phase of the project.
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Assign Project Resources |
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The project manager assigns resources to each of the project tasks as identified in the project schedule.
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Execute Project Management Plans and Procedures |
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The project manager executes the project management plan activities by performing the activities contained within each of the plans such as Communication plan, Risk Management Plan, etc.
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Direct and Manage Project Execution |
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The project manager directs the various technical and organizational resources that exist in the project to execute the work defined in the project management plans.
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Execute Tasks Assignments |
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The project team members execute task as assigned performing the activities of the project in accordance with the project management plan. |
Project Closure
Project Closure involves releasing the final deliverables to the customer, handing over project documentation, terminating supplier contracts, releasing project resources and communicating the closure of the project to all stakeholders. The last remaining step is to undertake a Post Implementation Review to quantify the overall success of the project and list any lessons learnt for future projects.
The following sections provide a more detailed description of each phase and list document templates which provide the Project Manager with guidance on how to complete each phase successfully. |
