Project Management Processes for a Project

Chapter 3PMBOK®

Fourth Edition

3.5 Execution Process Group

3.5 Execution Process GroupThe Executing Process Group consists of those processes performed to

complete the work defined in the project management plan to satisfy the project specifications.

This Process Group involves coordinating people and resources, as well as integrating and performing the activities of the project in accordance with the project management plan (Figure 3-29).

3.5 Execution Process Group

During project execution, results may require planning updates and re-baselining. This can include changes to expected activity durations, changes in resource productivity and availability, and unanticipated risks.

Such variances may affect the project management plan or project documents and may require detailed analysis and development of appropriate project management responses.

The results of the analysis can trigger change requests that, if approved, may modify the project management plan or other project documents and possibly require establishing new baselines.

A large portion of the project’s budget will be expended in performing the Executing Process Group processes.

3.5 Execution Process GroupProcesses of Execution Process Group3.5.1 Direct and Manage Project Execution [Integration MGT]3.5.2 Perform Quality Assurance [Quality Management]

3.5.3 Acquire Project Team3.5.4 Develop Project Team [Human Resource Management]3.5.5 Manage Project Team

3.5.6 Distribute Information3.5.7 Manage Stakeholders

3.5.8 Conduct Procurements [Procurement Management]

[Communications Management]

Comparison of Execution and Monitoring & Controlling PGsExecution PG1. Direct & Manage Project Exec2. Perform Quality Assurance3. Acquire Project Team4. Develop Project Team5. Manage Project Team6. Distribute Information7. Manage Stakeholders8. Conduct Procurements

Monitoring & Controlling PG1. Monitor & Control Project Work2. Perform Integr. Change Control3. Verify Scope4. Control Scope5. Control Schedule6. Control Cost7. Perform Quality Control8. Report Performance9. Monitor & Control Risk10 Administer Procurements

The two go side by side.

3.5 Execution Process Group3.5.1 Direct and Manage Project Execution

is the process of performing the work defined in the project management plan

toachieve the project’s objectives.

3.5 Execution Process Group3.5.1 Direct and Manage Project Execution

Inputs Outputs.1 Project Management Plan..2 Approved Change Requests..3 Enterprise Environmental Factors..4 Organizational Process Assets.

.1 Deliverables.

.2 Work Performance Information.

.3 Change Requests.

.4 Project Management Plan updates.

.5 Project Document updates.

3.5 Execution Process Group3.5.2 Perform Quality Assurance

is the process of [1] auditing the quality requirements and [2] the results from quality control measurements

to ensure [1] appropriate quality standards and [2] operational definitions are used.

Compare with Plan Quality

3.5 Execution Process Group3.5.2 Perform Quality Assurance

Inputs Outputs.1 Project Management Plan.

.2 Quality Metrics..3 Work Performance Information.

.4 Quality Control Measurements

.1 Org. Process Assets updates..2 Change Requests.

.3 Project Management Plan updates..4 Project Document updates.

3.5 Execution Process Group3.5.3 Acquire Project Team

is the process of [1] confirming human resource availability and [2]obtaining the team necessary

to complete project assignments.

3.5 Execution Process Group3.5.3 Acquire Project Team

Inputs Outputs.1 Project Management Plan.

.2 Enterprise Environmental Factors..3 Organizational Process Assets.

.1 Project Staff Assignments..2 Resource Calendars.

.3 Project Management Plan updates

3.5 Execution Process Group3.5.4 Develop Project Team

is the process of [1] improving the competencies, [2] team interaction, and [3] the overall team environment

to enhance project performance.

3.5 Execution Process Group3.5.4 Develop Project Team

Inputs Outputs.1 Project Staff Assignments..2 Project Management Plan.

.3 Resource Calendars.

.1 Team Performance Assessments..2 Enterprise Env. Factors updates.

3.5 Execution Process Group3.5.5 Manage Project Team

is the process of [1] tracking team member performance, [2] providing feedback, [3] resolving issues, and [4] managing changes

to optimize project performance.

3.5 Execution Process Group3.5.5 Manage Project Team

Inputs Outputs.1 Project Staff Assignments..2 Project Management Plan.

.3 Team Performance Assessments..4 Performance Reports.

.5 Organizational Process Assets.

.1 Enterprise Env. Factors updates..2 Org. Process Assets updates.

.3 Change Requests..4 Project Management Plan updates.

3.5 Execution Process Group3.5.6 Distribute Information

is the process of making relevant information available to project stakeholders as planned.

3.5 Execution Process Group3.5.6 Distribute Information

Inputs Outputs.1 Project Management Plan.

.2 Performance Reports..3 Organizational Process Assets.

.1 Org. Process Assets updates

3.5 Execution Process Group3.5.7 Manage Stakeholders Expectation

is the process of [1] communicating and [2] working with stakeholders

to [1] meet their (stakeholders’) needs and [2] addressing issues as they occur.

3.5 Execution Process Group3.5.7 Manage Stakeholders Expectation

Inputs Outputs.1 Stakeholder Register.

.2 Stakeholder Management Strategy..3 Project management Plan.

.4 Issue Log..5 Change Log.

.6 Organizational Process Assets.

.1 Org. Process Assets updates..2 Change Requests.

.3 Project Management Plan updates..4 Project Document updates

3.5 Execution Process Group3.5.8 Conduct Procurements

is the process of [1] obtaining seller responses, [2] selecting a seller, and [3] awarding a contract.

3.5 Execution Process Group3.5.8 Conduct Procurements

Inputs Outputs.1 Project Management Plan..2 Procurement Documents..3 Source Selection Criteria.

.4 Qualified Seller List..5 Seller Proposals.

.6 Project Documents..7 Make-or-buy Decisions.

.8 Teaming Agreements..9 Organizational Process Assets.

.1 Selected Sellers..2 Procurement Contract Award.

.3 Resource Calendars..4 Change Requests.

.5 Project Management Plan updates..6 Project Document updates.