Phase 3

Executing Process

You now have a robust project plan. Your planning efforts should pay off here. The executing phase puts your plan into action. As project manager, you’ll now do the following:

  • Obtain and manage project resources
  • Direct and manage project execution
  • Implement the quality plan
  • Follow the risk plan to minimize the impact of risk events
  • Develop and manage team performance

Task 3.1: Obtaining Project Resources

Project resources are the most valuable commodity on your project. Some will be people with whom you have worked previously; some will be preassigned to your team. You may have to negotiate for others and be mindful that part of your team may be a virtual team, that is, those who are either geographically dispersed ...

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