Leading and performing the work defined in the project management plan and implementing approved changes to achieve the project’s objectives.
Provides the overall management of the project work.
Direct and Manage Project Work activities include, but are not limited to:
The project manager, along with the project management team, directs the performance of the planned project activities and manages the various technical and organizational interfaces that exist within the project. The project manager should also manage any unplanned activities and determine the appropriate course of action. The Direct and Manage Project Work process is directly affected by the project application area. Deliverables are produced as outputs from processes performed to accomplish the project work as planned and scheduled in the project management plan.
During project execution, the work performance data is collected and appropriately actioned and communicated. Work performance data includes information about the completion status of deliverables and other relevant details about project performance. The work performance data will also be used as an input to the Monitoring and Controlling Process Group.
Direct and Manage Project Work also requires a review of the impact of all project changes and the implementation of approved changes:
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