Initiate: In this first process group, you clarify the expectations of the project and gather input from stakeholders. It involves authorizing the project and setting the stage for the project's success. Questions to consider in this process group: Do I know who this project will impact? Do I know who determines success? Have I clarified expectations? Do I know the project's constraints or limitations? Have I created a shared understanding of the project's outcomes? Plan: The second process group is all about defining and refining objectives. Here, you create a budget, timeline, and project schedule, and determine the deliverables of the project. Planning sets the foundation for the project's success and guides its execution. Questions to consider in this process group: How will you manage risks? How will you break the project down into manageable pieces? How will you schedule project deliverables? How will you identify communication channels? How will you identify necessary resources? Execute: In the third process group, you engage your team and ensure that everyone is on track. If you have initiated and planned well, executing the project should be much easier. This stage involves coordinating people and resources to carry out the plan and achieve project objectives. Questions to consider in this process group: How will you keep people engaged throughout the project? How will you create team accountability? How will you give effective performance feedback? 17