Creating plan in P2ware Planner is fast and effective (see related questions). Similar is with plan execution (it is even simpler since planning is in general quite tough but Planner helps immensely). In this answer I am going to demonstrate how to execute a plan in Planner.
One small note: I am not demonstrating how to monitor project execution using Planner Server and Planner Professional. I am demonstrating only Planner Professional project execution (without server).
In general you have to have created plan for your project with
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Created activities (using or not product based planning technique)
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Assigned resources to activities
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Defined work packages - groups of related activities assigned to individual or small group
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Defined checkpoints - dates when you want to update project status
Of course these prerequisites may vary. In some smaller projects you may not create work packages and even checkpoints at all. In other, more complex, you may want to use cost items to loot at the project also from accountant point of view.
1. Send work packages to persons responsible.
2. Fill in checkpoint reports.
3. Manage products quality.
4. Manage risks and issues.
5. Create snapshots and perform other activities.