Overview: Executing Process Group
The Executing Process Group focuses on coordinating people and resources, managing stakeholder expectations, and delivering project outputs according to the plan. This is where the actual work gets done to meet the project’s objectives.
Purpose
The Executing Process Group is responsible for:
- Performing the work defined in the project management plan
- Leading and developing the project team
- Engaging stakeholders and managing communications
- Ensuring quality deliverables
- Implementing approved changes and risk responses
It translates plans into tangible results through effective coordination, communication, and control.
Key Characteristics
- Resource-intensive: people, equipment, and materials are actively in use
- Dynamic: requires real-time leadership and decision-making
- Performance-driven: outputs and progress are continuously tracked
- Collaborative: stakeholder interaction is frequent and critical to success
Primary Processes
| Knowledge Area | Key Executing Processes |
|---|---|
| Integration Management | Direct and Manage Project Work, Manage Project Knowledge |
| Quality Management | Manage Quality |
| Resource Management | Acquire Resources, Develop Team, Manage Team |
| Communications Management | Manage Communications |
| Risk Management | Implement Risk Responses |
| Procurement Management | Conduct Procurements |
| Stakeholder Management | Manage Stakeholder Engagement |
Common Inputs
- Project Management Plan
- Approved change requests
- Work performance data
- Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEFs)
- Organizational Process Assets (OPAs)
Typical Outputs
- Deliverables
- Work performance information
- Issue log
- Change requests
- Team performance updates
- Procurement documentation
- Stakeholder feedback and engagement updates
Why the Executing Process Group Matters
- Delivers Value – Converts planning into product, service, or result.
- Drives Performance – Activates the team and project infrastructure.
- Promotes Engagement – Strengthens stakeholder relationships and feedback loops.
- Manages Complexity – Navigates real-time challenges and changes in scope, resources, and expectations.
Related Knowledge Areas
Execution processes span seven of the ten knowledge areas, with a focus on human interaction, stakeholder collaboration, and integration of effort across disciplines.