Lesson 79. Directing a project, purpose

Question 1

Who directs the project, and which level of the project are they in?

Answer 1

The project board directs the project, and they are in the direction layer.

Question 2

What does the project board do while directing the project?

Answer 2

They make decisions and spend very little time on the project but still want full control.

Question 3

What is the purpose of ‘directing a project process?

Answer 3

The purpose of the ‘directing a project’ process is to enable the project board to be accountable for the project’s success by making key decisions and exercising overall control while delegating day-to-day management of the project to the project manager.

Question 4

What is the first decision taken by the project board?

Answer 4

The first decision taken is to initiate the project. The project board allows the project to proceed to the initiation stage.

Question 5

What is the second decision taken by the project board?

Answer 5

The second decision is to allow the project to continue after initiation.

Question 6

Which level of the project is the interface between the project and the business?

Answer 6

The directing layer (project board) interfaces the project and the business layer.

Question 7

What is the last decision taken by the project board?

Answer 7

The last decision taken is to close the project.