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4. 3 Direct and Manage Project Work This is the process of performing the work defined in the project management plan and implementing approved changes to achieve the project’s objectives The Project Manager directs the execution of the planned activities, sometimes with the assistance of a project management team for larger projects Monitor This occurs during Execution Initiation Planning Execution Close Control Adapted from PMBOK 5 th Edition
4. 3 Direct and Manage Project Work The major activities include – ü Creation of project deliverables ü Management of the project staff and stakeholders ü Acquisition, use and consumption of non human resources ü Implementation of planned processes and procedures ü Communication ü Status Reporting ü Tracking and re-forecasting of progress ü Monitor and resolve risks and issues ü Implementation of process improvements ü Collection and documentation of lessons learned ü Control scope Monitor ü Implementation of approved changes Initiation Planning Execution ü Manage change requests ü Manage external suppliers Control Close Adapted from PMBOK 5 th Edition
4. 3 Direct and Manage Project Work An important aspect of Direct and Manage Project Work is the implementation of any approved changes to the project scope or objectives. Four types of changes can occur during project execution: Corrective Action – required to adjust project performance back into line with the Project Management Plan Preventative Action – reduces the probability of negative consequences associated with project risks Defect Repair – required to repair or replace defective outcomes or components Updates – change to reflect modified or additional ideas or content Monitor Initiation Planning Execution Close Control Adapted from PMBOK 5 th Edition
4. 3 Direct and Manage Project Work Inputs into Direct and Manage Project Work – ü Project Management Plan ü Approved Change Requests ü Organisational culture and structure ü Facilities and equipment ü Personnel administration procedures ü Sponsor and stakeholder risk appetite ü Project management information systems ü Organisational guidelines ü Issue and defect management procedures ü Project files from past projects Monitor Initiation Planning Execution Close Control Adapted from PMBOK 5 th Edition
4. 3 Direct and Manage Project Work There are very limited tools and techniques to assist with the direction and management of projects The primary area of assistance comes from experts who have specific skills and experience in the type of project being planned Risk & Issue Project Management Consultants Information Systems databases Project Sponsor Learnings from Past projects MS Project Management Office Project Other Project Experience Research Management Managers Procedures Adapted from PMBOK 5 th Edition
4. 3 Direct and Manage Project Work The major outputs are as follows ü Project Deliverables ü Work Performance Information ü Deliverable status ü Schedule progress Output ü Costs incurred ü Change Requests ü Outcomes of Change Requests ü Project Management Plan Updates ü Project Document Updates Monitor ü Risk and Issue Log Updates Initiation Planning Execution Close Control Adapted from PMBOK 5 th Edition
4. 3 Direct and Manage Project Work The major outputs are as follows ü Project Deliverables ü Work Performance Information ü Deliverable status ü Schedule progress Output ü Costs incurred ü Change Requests ü Outcomes of Change Requests ü Project Management Plan Updates ü Project Document Updates Monitor ü Risk and Issue Log Updates Initiation Planning Execution Close Control Adapted from PMBOK 5 th Edition
