PART4

The Execution Phase

Well, you’ve done it! You’ve defined a project and gotten the plan approved. You’re ready to begin, and the beginning is a very crucial time in any project. If you begin the execution phase (also commonly called the implementation phase) of the project the right way, it enhances your likelihood for success.

The execution phase of a project is where all the work actually happens. To start toward the finish line, you must first get your team aligned to deliver the work that you have planned so carefully. To do that, this part of the book tells you how to establish your leadership, organize the team with clear roles and responsibilities for top performance, institute operating guidelines, and provide good communications ...

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