TOPIC |
PROJECT INITIATION/PLANNING |
PROJECT EXECUTION/CONTROL |
Requirements |
Prepare a comprehensive project plan to guide and control project activities. Explicitly define all deliverables and required reporting. |
Execute the project plan. Monitor performance against the baseline. Take corrective action when necessary. |
Scope |
Confirm understanding of project scope and establish processes for measurement and management |
Monitor the project scope, recognize potential changes to scope, and control changes |
Schedule |
Define the project schedule to achieve the end goal |
Manage and monitor progress of key milestones in balance with budget and scope control |
Budget/ Resources |
Define and obtain resources needed for success, including budget, properly skilled people, and process infrastructure. |
Manage the project work plan, schedule, budget, and deliverables. Ensure delivery of products and acceptance. |
Quality |
Define quality objectives and metrics, incorporate into the project plan |
Ongoing quality assurance and control |
Risk |
Identify project risks and approaches for management and mitigation |
Ongoing identification and review of project risks, execute actions to avoid/mitigate risks |
Human Resources |
Identify resources on an ongoing basis to provide the client a high level of service |
Continually work to mentor, provide training and make available opportunities to grow and improve |
Communication |
Define reporting requirements, stakeholders, their needs, and the plan to meet these needs |
Ongoing reporting and communication with stakeholders |