1. BSBPMG501A Manage Project Integrative Processes 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Execution This is the process of performing the work defined in the project management plan in order 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 It occurs during Execution Adapted from PMBOK 4 th Edition InitiationPlanning ExecutionClose Monitor Control

2. BSBPMG501A Manage Project Integrative Processes 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Execution The major activities include – Creation of project deliverables Management of the project staff and stakeholders Acquisition, use and consumption of non human resources Implementation of planned processes and procedures Communication Status Reporting Tracking and re-forecasting of progress Monitor and resolve risks and issues Implementation of process improvements Collection and documentation of lessons learned Control scope Implementation of approved changes Manage change requests Manage external suppliers Adapted from PMBOK 4 th Edition InitiationPlanning ExecutionClose Monitor Control

3. BSBPMG501A Manage Project Integrative Processes 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Execution An important aspect of Direct and Manage Project Execution is the implementation of any approved changes to the project scope or objectives. Three types of changes can occur during project execution – 1.Corrective Action – required to adjust project performance back into line with the Project Management Plan 2.Preventative Action – reduces the probability of negative consequences associated with project risks 3.Defect Repair – required to repair or replace defective outcomes or components Adapted from PMBOK 4 th Edition InitiationPlanning ExecutionClose Monitor Control

4. BSBPMG501A Manage Project Integrative Processes 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Execution Inputs into Direct and Manage Project Execution – Project Management Plan Approved Change Requests Organisational culture and structure Facilities and equipment Personnel administration procedures Sponsor and stakeholder risk appetite Project management information systems Organisational guidelines Issue and defect management procedures Project files from past projects InitiationPlanning ExecutionClose Monitor Control Adapted from PMBOK 4 th Edition

5. BSBPMG501A Manage Project Integrative Processes 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Execution 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 Adapted from PMBOK 4 th Edition Consultants Project Management Office Project Sponsor Project Management Information Systems Project Management Procedures Risk & Issue databases Other Project Managers Learnings from Past projects MS Project Experience Research

6. BSBPMG501A Manage Project Integrative Processes 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Execution The major outputs are as follows - Project Deliverables Work Performance Information –Deliverable status –Schedule progress –Costs incurred Change Requests Outcomes of Change Requests Project Management Plan Updates Project Document Updates Risk and Issue Log Updates Adapted from PMBOK 4 th Edition InitiationPlanning ExecutionClose Monitor Control