Execute

Leading, coordinating, and performing the project work to carry out the plan, produce the agreed deliverables, and provide information on work performance.

Key Points

  • Turns the project plan into completed deliverables through coordinated team effort.
  • Involves guiding the team, managing resources, and doing the actual work.
  • Produces two key outputs: deliverables and work performance information.
  • Implements approved changes and addresses issues as they arise.

Example

A project manager rolls out a new CRM system by assigning tasks to developers and trainers, coordinating data migration, ensuring features are built and tested, delivering the configured system, and sending weekly status and performance reports to stakeholders.

PMP Example Question

Which activity best represents the Execute process?

  1. Developing the scope baseline for the project.
  2. Guiding the team to complete tasks, deliver outputs, and report work performance information.
  3. Formally accepting completed deliverables with the customer.
  4. Finalizing procurements and archiving contract records.

Correct Answer: B — Carrying out and managing the project work to deliver outputs and report performance

Explanation: Execution is about leading and doing the work, producing deliverables, and providing work performance information. The other options reflect planning, monitoring/controlling, or closing.

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