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10 Project management, execution, and delivery

 

This chapter covers

  • The five stages of the project life cycle
  • How EMs are involved at each stage
  • Tools and templates for navigating every phase of the life cycle
Those who plan do better than those who do not plan, even though they rarely stick to their plan.
—Winston Churchill

Whether you’ve played sports or watched them closely, you understand the precision and teamwork they demand. Achieving excellence in sports requires individual skill as well as collaboration within a team, with each member fulfilling a unique role. This teamwork involves rigorous training and preparation spanning weeks or months to refine strategies and ensure flawless execution. Timing is crucial, and successful teams excel at adapting to unexpected situations.

10.1 Project life-cycle phases

10.1.1 Project discovery

10.1.2 Preplanning

10.1.3 Planning and project kickoff

10.1.4 Execution

10.1.5 Postexecution

10.2 Stop and think: Practice questions

Summary