Execution stage of project management

1. As the project manager whose project is now in the execution stage, briefly describe what will you be doing to monitor and control risks. Use examples from past or present work experience to illustrate how these activities were performed.

2. An important role of the project manager is to train the team to operate with the type of dynamics that result in a well-performing cohesive team. In addition, a project manager must also attend to the team's training needs. Briefly discuss the three types of training that a team is likely to need in order to successfully complete a project.

3. Changes, though not particularly welcome, are nevertheless an inevitable part of any project. As a result, implementation of a change control process is a key project management activity. With this in mind, answer the question, "What do we control using a change control process?" As you explore this topic, be sure to include a brief discussion of the consequences of not following change control procedures.

4. Describe the "95 percent phenomenon" that sometimes materializes as a project nears closing.