Author: Rebekah Peterman

You and your project team have worked through the planning phase. You have devised a solid strategy for your project. However, as Peter Drucker said, “Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work. ” With your detailed plan in hand, your team is ready to start phase #3, the Execution phase.…

“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now. ” (Alan Lakein) Roli Pathak introduced the 5 phases of project management in her article Top 5 Project Management Phases. Phase #2 is the Planning phase. You will recall from Project Management Phases: Exploring Phase #1 ‚Äì Initiation…

Projects originate from various sources, including an internal business need for a product or service upgrade, an external client request or some kind of demand in the market. Whatever the project’s origin, a project manager must have a great plan in order to execute that project well. As a perpetual student, continuing to hone your…