^ [[3.2 The PM2 Lifecycle]] # 3.2.3  Executing Phase ![[3.2.3 Executing Phase.png]] The third phase of a PM2 project is the Executing Phase. During the Executing Phase the project team produces the project [[Deliverables]] ([[Outputs]]) as outlined in the Project Work Plan. This is typically the stage of the project lifecycle that involves the most resources and requires the most monitoring. The following activities are part of the Executing Phase: - Running the **Executing Kick-off Meeting**. - **Distributing information** based on the Communications Management Plan. - Performing [[Quality Assurance (QA)|Quality Assurance]] (QA) activities as defined in the [[Quality Management Plan]] - **Coordinating** project, work people and resources, and **resolving conflicts and issues**. - Producing the **project deliverables** in accordance with the project plans. - **Handing over the deliverables** as described in the [[Deliverables Acceptance Management Plan|Deliverables Acceptance Plan]]. ![[Fig 3.5 Overview of the Executing Phase.png]] Once the project **deliverables** have been **accepted** by the Project Owner (PO), the Project Manager (PM) can request approval to **move** on **to the Closing Phase**. This decision to move on is taken by the [[Project Steering Committee (PSC)]]. ___ Spanish Guide: [[3.2.3 Fase de Ejecución]] <-- [[3.2.2 Planning Phase]] --> [[3.2.4 Closing Phase]] ___ ![[👉 Quick links]]