C1 M3- Summary of the project phases

Question 1

What questions should you ask during the initiation phase?

Answer 1

• Who are the stakeholders?
• What are the client’s or customer’s goals?
• What is the purpose and mission of the project?
• What are the measurable objectives for the team?
• What is the project trying to improve?
• When does the project need to be completed?
• What skills and resources will the project require?
• What will the project cost, and what are the benefits?

Question 2

What steps are involved in the planning phase?

Answer 2

1. Create a detailed project plan with major milestones and their tasks/deliverables.
2. Build a schedule to manage resources, budget, materials, and timeline.
3. Create an itemized budget.

Question 3

What should you do during the execution phase?

Answer 3

• Monitor the project team as they complete tasks.
• Break down barriers that slow or stop progress.
• Keep the team aware of schedule and deliverable expectations.
• Address weaknesses or provide additional training as needed.
• Adapt to changes in the project as they arise.

Question 4

What are the key steps in the project closeout phase?

Answer 4

• Ensure all requested outcomes are completed.
• Release the team to support other projects.
• Celebrate successes with the team.
• Pass off remaining deliverables and get stakeholder approval.
• Document lessons learned.
• Reflect on ways to improve in the future.