The executing process group performs the work outlined in the planning documentation to fulfill project objectives. Changes to the project during these processes may require a change request and a review of the planning processes.

A project manager's knowledge, skills, and abilities to execute projects include continuous improvement process implementation, contract management, recognizing interdependencies among project elements, and using quality standards tools. The tasks a project manager will undertake during project execution include:

• Obtaining and managing project resources

• Manage task performance regarding the project management plan and schedule to reach milestones

• Implement the change management plan to include approved changes and corrective actions

• Enforce the risk management plan to minimize risk and maximize opportunity

• Implement the communications management plan to keep team members and stakeholders informed and engaged

• Execute the stakeholder management plan to manage expectations and maintain support

The Executing Process Group

Inputs:

• Approved change requests

• Deliverables

• Enterprise environmental factors (learn more click here)

• Organizational process assets (learn more click here)

• Procurement documentation

• Project documents

• Project management plan

• Seller proposals

• Team performance assessments

• Work performance reports

Tools and Techniques:

• Advertising

• Audits

• Bidder conferences

• Colocation

• Communication methods

• Communication skills

• Communication technology

• Data analysis

• Data gathering

• Data representation

• Decision making

• Design for x

• Expert judgment

• Ground rules

• Individual and team assessments

• Information management

• Interpersonal and team skills

• Knowledge management

• Meetings

• Pre-assignment

• Problem-solving

• Project management information system

• Project reporting

• Quality improvement methods

• Recognition and rewards

• Training

• Virtual teams

Outputs:

• Change requests

• Deliverables

• Enterprise environmental factors updates

• Issue log

• Lessons learned register

• Organizational process assets updates

• Physical resources

• Project communications

• Project documents updates

• Project team assignments

• Quality reports

• Resource calendars

• Team performance assessments

• Test and evaluatioon docuemnts

• Work performance data

Direct and Manage Project Work

Direct and manage project work includes leading the team to execute the project activities and any approved changes to finish project objectives. During this process, the project manager and the team will conduct activities such as allocating resources, managing resource usage, analyzing performance, and implementing approved changes. 

Manage Project Knowledge

Managing project knowledge involves leveraging existing knowledge to enhance project results and creating new knowledge to reinforce other organizational operations and prospective projects.

Manage Quality

Managing quality involves implementing the quality management plan to discover and repair project processes or issues. Data accumulated from the quality control processes are used to report the overall project quality status. Quality assurance activities concentrate on project processes to ensure that standards are fulfilled and the outcomes are as expected.

Manage Resources

Managing resources involves obtaining resources, developing the team, and managing the team.

• Acquire Resources: involves acquiring physical resources as well as acquiring team members. Resources can be obtained internally or externally via the procurement process. Failing to secure the resources needed can prevent the successful completion of the project. Skillful negotiatins can help ensure adequate resources are given to the project. (learn more click here)

• Develop Team: Developing the team refers to improving team member skills and interactions. The outcome is enhanced individual and team performance that will improve the overall project performance. (learn more click here)

• Managing Team: Managing the team involves tracking performance, delivering feedback, resolving issues, and managing team changes. The project manager will rely on many skills, including communication, negotiation, conflict management, and leadership. (learn more click here)

Manage Communications

Project communications should be managed to ensure an adequate flow of information. Communication management addresses all degrees of communication. (learn more click here)

Implement Risk Responses

Project risk is addressed through implementing risk response procedures. 

Conduct Procurements

Conducting procurements requires obtaining seller offers, choosing the seller, and consenting to purchase via contract or other purchasing options. 

Manage Stakeholder Engagement

Managing stakeholders involves coordinating and communicating to meet stakeholder needs, set expectations, address issues, and foster engagement. This assures that stakeholders understand the project goals and objectives, risks and benefits, and how the stakeholder can impact project success. (learn more click here)