For this assignment, you will participate in a class discussion about Project Performance – Managing Project Procurement and Project Costs.   The assignment consists of an initial post and at least two replies to others'.

Initial Post

Please respond to one question from each category below for your initial response:

Project Stakeholder Engagement

• How can project managers effectively engage stakeholders throughout a project's lifecycle? What are some key considerations for stakeholder engagement planning?
• What are some best practices for measuring stakeholder engagement and assessing the effectiveness of stakeholder engagement activities? How can project managers use this information to improve stakeholder engagement?

Project Information Distribution

• What are some common barriers to effective project communication and information distribution? How can project managers anticipate and overcome these barriers?
• In what ways can project managers leverage technology to improve project information distribution? What are some examples of practical tools and platforms for sharing project information?

Project Team Performance

• How can project managers assess and manage team dynamics throughout a project's lifecycle? What are some warning signs of team dysfunction, and how can they be addressed?
• What are some effective strategies for recognizing and rewarding team performance? How can project managers balance the need for individual recognition with the importance of collective success?

Include APA-compliant in-text citations and references. (If you are new to APA style, please see the APA style references located from the Citation Styles Link under the eCourse Portal QEP Tutorials page.