4.3 Direct and Manage Project Work
Process Definition
Directing and managing project execution is set of activities carried out to implement the carefully developed project plan. This includes, among other activities, making sure every requirement is satisfied, every deliverable is turned over to the customer, the schedule is executed, the budget is adhered to, risks are managed, all changes are implemented properly and all appropriate communications are carried out. The primary outputs of project execution are deliverables, work performance information and change requests.Process Assessment
If planning is well done, this process is much easier. Plan the work, then work the plan.
Figure 28. Direct and Manage Project Work: Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs. Reprinted from "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), 5th Edition" by Project Management Institute, 2013, p. 79. Copyright 2013 by Project Management Institute, Inc. Reprinted without permission.
- Expert Judgment: Homework essay from PMGT 612 discussing tools and techniques for directing and managing aspects of project execution, including the influence of global project environments and failing projects.
- Work Performance Data: Homework problem from PMGT 614 to develop a work performance report. Work performance information is an output of the "Direct and Manage Project Execution" process.
- Bicycle Change Request: Change request form for a bicycle project in PMGT 614. Change requests are key and frequent outputs to the "Direct and manage Project Execution" process.