Summary of the project phases
The project life cycle is the structured path a project follows from initiation to closure. Here’s a summary of each phase:
- Initiate the Project:
- Set the foundation by asking questions about stakeholders, goals, mission, objectives, improvements, timeline, required skills, resources, costs, and benefits.
- Make a Plan:
- Create a detailed project plan with major milestones, tasks, and deliverables.
- Build a schedule and itemized budget to manage resources, materials, and timeline effectively.
- Execute the Project:
- Monitor the project team as they complete tasks.
- Remove barriers, address weaknesses, and provide additional training as needed.
- Adapt to changes and ensure the team is aware of schedule and deliverable expectations.
- Close the Project:
- Ensure all outcomes are completed and get stakeholder approval.
- Release the team to support other projects.
- Celebrate successes, document lessons learned, and reflect on ways to improve in the future.