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Direct and Manage Project Work

The process of guiding the team to execute the work in the project management plan, producing deliverables, and putting approved change requests into action so the project meets its goals.

Key Points

  • Executes the work packages defined in the project management plan to produce deliverables.
  • Implements only approved change requests (corrective, preventive, and defect repair).
  • Provides day-to-day leadership, manages resources, and resolves issues while doing the work.
  • Generates work performance data and other outputs that feed monitoring and control activities.

Example

A project manager leads a software team to build the next release based on the project plan. After the change control board approves a corrective action to improve logging, the PM directs the team to modify the code, updates task assignments, and tracks progress while collecting performance data for reporting.

PMP Example Question

The change control board has just approved a corrective action to address frequent system timeouts. What should the project manager do next?

  1. Update the risk register and wait for the next status meeting
  2. Implement the approved change while executing the plan
  3. Perform variance analysis to confirm the issue persists
  4. Close the change request and notify stakeholders the project is complete

Correct Answer: B — Implement the approved change while executing the planned work

Explanation: Once a change is approved, it is carried out in Direct and Manage Project Work as part of executing the project management plan.

Advanced Project Management — Measuring Project Performance

Move beyond guesswork and status reporting. This course helps you measure real progress, spot problems early, and make confident decisions using proven project performance techniques. If you manage complex projects and want clearer visibility and control, this course is built for you.

This is not abstract theory. You’ll work step by step through Earned Value Management (EVM), learning how cost, schedule, and scope come together to show true performance. You’ll build a solid foundation in EVM concepts, understand why formulas work, and learn how performance data actually supports leadership decisions.

You’ll master Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), control accounts, and budget baselines, then apply core EVM metrics like EAC, TCPI, and variance analysis. Through a detailed real-world example, you’ll forecast outcomes, analyze trends, and understand contingencies and management reserves with confidence.

Learn how experienced project managers monitor performance, communicate results clearly, and take corrective action before projects slip. With practical exercises and hands-on analysis, you’ll be ready to apply EVM immediately. Enroll now and start managing performance with clarity and control.



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