Homework: Project Execution, Control & Closure Strategies
This is the final of three homework. At this point, most communication issues have stabilized, and the execution process is producing deliverables. The sponsor, as well as the project team, are now focused on project performance and closure.
Instructions
Write 2 to 3 pages paper in which you address the following:
a. Now that the project is in the execution process, summarize your project to date.
b. Describe 2-3 deliverables produced from the execution of your project.
c. Explain how project baselines are established and why they are important to EVM calculations.
i. Note: this relates to project control.
d. Explain how you assess the results (what is good, what is bad) when you do EVM calculations. Provide examples using 3-5 EVM metrics.
i. Note: this relates to project control.
e. Apply the PMBOK best practices to close your project. See pages 47, 166, 171, and 180 for relevant content.
i. Note: this relates to project closure.
f. List 3-5 lessons learned from your project. Provide examples.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this homework is:
a. Develop a proposal to communicate project execution, control, and closure strategies to a specified audience.