Four: Project Execution and Control

Checklist

Use this checklist throughout Project Planning (High Level) to help ensure that all requirements of the phase are met. As each item is completed, indicate its completion date. Use the Comments column to add information that may be helpful to you as you proceed through the project.

 

Item Description

Completion Date

Comments

Conduct Execution and Control Kick-off

 

 

Ensure team members have whatever is required to perform their tasks

 

 

Meet with each team member to convey roles and responsibilities

 

 

Distribute copies of all project materials and deliverables to all team members                             

 

 

Mentor or assign Team Leader to mentor new team members

 

 

Hold orientation sessions for new members

 

 

Review previous deliverables and components of Project Plan

 

 

Schedule time and location of kick-off meeting

 

 

Prepare materials for distribution at meeting

 

 

Invite appropriate attendees

 

 

Prepare meeting presentation and agenda                                               

 

 

Designate meeting scribe

 

 

Conduct kick-off meeting

 

 

Distribute meeting notes to all attendees

 

 

Update the project repository                    

 

 

Manage Triple Constraints
(Scope, Schedule, Budget)

 

 

Update and analyze the Project Schedule as needed

 

 

Conduct peer review of deliverables, if appropriate

 

 

Monitor and Control Risks

 

 

Review identified risks with Project Team and Project Sponsor and/or Project Director

 

 

Re-evaluate each risk

 

 

Update Risk Management Worksheet regularly

 

 

Execute contingency plans or modify them if necessary  

 

 

Create new contingency plans to accommodate new risks

 

 

Manage Project Execution

 

 

Ensure status meetings are being held with the Project Team regularly

 

 

Acquire necessary physical space and equipment to support the product

 

 

Conduct training for support personnel

 

 

Conduct training for Consumers

 

 

Communicate rollout information

 

 

Conduct training for Project Team members and update Training Plan 

 

 

Allocate and assign work to Project Team members

 

 

Conduct team building activities 

 

 

Reward team members

 

 

Manage Project Team member changes                         

 

 

Manage changes to Customer’s organization

 

 

Transition product into Performing Organization

 

 

Update the project repository   

 

 

Gain Project Acceptance

 

 

Prepare final Status Report 

 

 

Prepare formal Project Approval Form

 

 

Conduct final Status Meeting with Project Sponsor and/or Project Director and present

 

 

 

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Measurements of Success