Project Phases

Question 1

What are the 4 phases of the project lifescycle?

Answer 1

-Initiate
-Make a plan
-Execute and control
-Close

Question 2

What happens during initiation?

Answer 2

-Define project goals
-Determine resources, people, and other project details
-Get project approval
-Purpose of project?
-Costs?

Question 3

What happens during planning?

Answer 3

-Create a budget
-Set a schedule
-Establish your team
-Determine roles and responsibilities
-Planning for risk and change
-Establish communications

Question 4

What happens during the execution phase?

Answer 4

-Manage the progress
-Communicate with team and stakeholders about progress
-Make adjustments if needed
-Break down barriers that would slow or stop team
-Adapt to changes
-Address weaknesses in your process or examine places where team may need additional training.

Question 5

What happens during closing?

Answer 5

-Ensure tasks are completed
-Confirm acceptance of the project outcome
-Reflect on lessons learned
-Communicate results with stakeholders
-Celebrate completing the project
-Formerly move on from the project