Part of the executing process involves information distribution, solicitation, source selection, and managing vendor relations. Most of the time and money of the project go into its execution. I would argue that the parts of the executing process I mentioned at the start of this post are actually the most important parts of the project and severely undermine the execution when they undergo issues. Would you agree with this statement or not?
I wouldn't necessarily say they are the most important parts of the entire project, but I would agree that these are very important aspects of the executing phase of a project. Having poor communication, selecting the wrong suppliers, or not maintaining a good relationship with your suppliers are all things that can definitely derail or sink a project. However, other things that occur during the initiating phase and planning phase can derail a project just as much, therefore I would not conclude that these parts of the executing process are the most important parts of the project.
I agree with srg36 that the mentioned parts are very important in the project but are not the most important. I do however understand where rjs84 is coming from because if enough resources are not allocated to, for example, suppliers, then the materials used may be rejected heavily and create a slew of issues down the road. Also, if the vendors don't want to work with you to consistently provide material that becomes another big issue which will hinder the project schedule. All parts of the project are considered important. Sufficient resources should be allocated to each stage depending on what the circumstances are. Safety measures or plans to tackle issues both known and unknown should be addressed in the planning phase.
I disagree with the above statement because the planning phase of PM is devoted to acquiring the necessary components for the project. During executing phase, the project is immediately being worked on. However, there may be an adjustment in the monitoring and control phase as we have learned this week. You may need to order more parts or had extra labor which raises the cost of production for the entire project. Therefore, the executing phase immediate commences the project.
I agree with srg36 and hc255 view that they are important parts of a project but may not necessarily be the absolute most important. They are only one part of a large process when developing a project. Still, the items you mentioned information distribution, solicitation, source selection, and managing vendor relations are important but to get there the team had to get through the previous phases before then. Every step in a project from start to finish can have a big impact on the project so each step should be treated as the most important as you go through them. If the planning phase is executed poorly then it may negatively affect the upcoming steps in the project. So every step should be treated as the most important.
Yes the executing phase is very important, this were the project is done. However I don’t think it's the most important. In my opinion planning phase is the most important. You would have to establish roles and responsibilities, make sure you have a strong schedule, and need to set a budget for the entire project, etc. Before you start any project you need to have a good game plan. Everything has to be set in a timely manner before you can even execute. Not going by the plan, the execution phase will not be successful.
I do not think I would say it is the most important part of a project. The parts of the execution process that you mentioned are very important, although other parts are as well. Those parts are a necessity when it comes to execution since otherwise it could not be done. Those parts of execution dictate what the rest of the execution phase will be like. Planning could be skipped but the project as a whole would probably end up terribly. Each part of a project sort of paves the road for whats to come next, which makes every part important to one or more phase of the project.
I personally think the planning phase is the most important phase during a project. It sets the tone for the project and as Dr. Simon mentions if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. For instance if you have gone through the proper steps in planning and have a great plan, if something happened at the company and you could not move forward to the executing phase, you could potential outsource if you had a great plan and have another party execute it. If you have a poor plan and have the resources to move forward with execution, you might end up with lackluster product or processes. I do agree with @cdj24 that all parts of a project are important and that executing process is very important because this is where the project is performed including as you mentioned the information distribution, solicitation, source selection, and managing vendor relations. These are very important parts of the Execution phase, but I believe the Planning phase is the integral phase.
After planning phase I think execution phase is one of the most important phases in a project life cycle. It is actually executing the project as it is all about deliverables and outputs. It is the longest and most consuming phase in terms of energy and resources. Bad source selection or no cordial relationship with the vendors will cause problems in execution. Execution phase is the phase where deliverables are constructed and are presented to the customers and stakeholders. It is the longest phase in project life cycle. The purpose of the execution phase is to complete the work defined in the planning phase and meeting the key objectives of the project. It involves managing the team, regular follow up, communicating information to the stakeholders and team members.
I do agree with this statement because the aspects listed are crucial because of their significance. Information distribution is very important because project team members or at least those who should know something must know it. Lack of awareness of something by one person can cripple the entire project execution phase depending on what the information is. Members need to be one the same page because this is a team effort. Synchrony cannot be achieved if people are missing crucial information that they must know. Solicitation is important because getting the right information is key to moving forward in a project execution. There is always that you can learn but all you need is a certain amount of info or the pertinent information in order to solve a problem or move forward with something within this phase. Managing vendors is extremely important as well because even though you may be on track , if your suppliers cannot deliver as expected, then your work will be futile because you need the materials to do your tasks. Source selection is important because you need to know what you can rely and what you can't. All of the mentioned aspects of the execution phase are very important. A mistake in any of these parts will be detrimental to the whole project. This is how you know whether they are the most important aspects of the execution.
Based on what we have learned so far, one could say that the execution process is rather one of the more simpler phases of the design cycle (assuming one has a competent project team). This is the phase where all the planning has already been done, the standard operating procedures have already been written and just need to be carried out. This can definitely be difficult if a project team is working with a high-end Class III device where not much is known going in (in which case the difficulty of the planning phase will still likely outweigh that of the execution phase). The real challenge of avoiding any delays during execution is ensuring that management has direct exposure to the activities that make up the execution phase to give them a sense of what is feasible and what isn't. Allowing management to dictate the planning and execution phase without such knowledge can result in an impractical time expectancy for testing/experimentation. The more mistakes that are made early on in the design process, the more of a chance they will propagate later on, thereby increasing the project's risk and diminishing its quality.
A primary aspect of the execution phase is ensuring that everything runs smoothly, which is highlighted by maintaining team development and vendor/supplier connections. Team development requires keeping track with individual matters such as team member absences, vacations, relocation, terminations, etc. Establishing and maintaining vendor relations involves soliciting quotes and prices for the supplies needed, carrying out an audit of the vendor's facility, and keeping track of contract duration to prevent preemptive expiration. Is emotional intelligence used more in the execution phase than the other phases since communication and interpersonal relations seem vital? How do departments such as regulatory, manufacturing, and R&D operate differently when transitioning into or away from the execution phase? Which departments regulate handling changes in protocol during execution?
I personally disagree with this statement. I do not think these are the most important parts of the entire project; they are still very important aspects of the execution phase of the project. When it comes to the execution phase of the project there are several ways of succeeding in terms of developing and completing deliverables. The executing phase of the project life cycle is one of the most crucial of the project phases since it is the phase where the deliverables will be constructed and presented to the customer. It is usually the longest phase of the project life cycle and typically the most demanding. The execution phase of project management consists of following a set of preordained steps that can assist the team in the completion of all deliverables. The key thought to keep in mind here is that the team will be on track towards a successful completion, as long as they work effectively and adheres to the project plan.
The purpose of the executing process group is to complete the work defined in project management plan and to meet project obejctives. What to do, when the order of activities, tools, materials and equipment that will be procured, the budget that will be spent throughout the project are all determined during the planning process and all these plans are executed throughout the project execution. However weakness in the planning will affect the execution.
The executing process refers to any specific point during the activity or project as a whole in which the act of executing takes place, and the predetermined processes of getting to that point of accomplishing that action successfully. Project execution is the phase in which the plan designed in the prior phases of the project life is put into action. The purpose of project execution is to deliver the project expected results.
Part of the executing process involves information distribution, solicitation, source selection, and managing vendor relations. Most of the time and money of the project go into its execution. I would argue that the parts of the executing process I mentioned at the start of this post are actually the most important parts of the project and severely undermine the execution when they undergo issues. Would you agree with this statement or not?
I do not think I can fully say the things you mentioned are ALL the most important parts of the project. I do agree that information distribution is a very important part. I believe this because everyone should start on the same page with all the same information. For example the timeline should be sent to everyone to make sure everyone is on the same page and any problems can be addressed from the beginning of the project. I also agree that managing vendor relations is important because in a previous simulation we saw that sometimes outside sources can push back the project deadline because of vacation time.
