Module-4 Project Execution and Management

2026-09-22 18:38

Tags: #pm

Author: Duke Hsu

Topic

Project Execution - sometimes called project implementation, is the process of putting activities outlined in your project plans into action.

This is usually the longest phase in a larger process called the project management life cycle.

Project scope
- illustrate the roles and responsibilities of individual team members and highlight important elements that may affect the end result of the project.
Standards for quality and technical aspects
Goal - Target
Resource - What you have
Schedule and time line - Time management
Organization - Monitoring
- Key personnel details
- Decision-making roles
- Methods
- Approach toward team involvement

Scope Creep

New features, tasks, timeline, resources, or budget, leading to delays and cost overruns.

Poor communication

A lack of clear channels or updates between teams, leadership and clients causes misunderstandings , duplicated effort and missed milestones.

Inadequate Resource Management

Team members become overbooked, underutilized, or lack the right tools and skills to complete assigned work efficiently.

Delays in Decision-Making

Slow sign-offs or bureaucratic bottlenecks stall progress and create cascading schedule conflicts

Budget Overruns

Actual spending outpaces estimates due to rising costs, unapproved changes, or poor burn-rate tracking.

Quality Control