Have you ever worked on a project that was completed smoothly, on time with great results? Then you probably had a good project manager who used a project management framework to assure success.
What is a project management framework? Basically, it is a combination of processes, tasks, and tools used to transition a project from start to finish. An overview of a generic process used by this framework is:
Initiation: when the project starts
Planning: when all of the key decisions are made
Execution: when project work actually takes place
Control: when adjustments are made to the plan
Monitoring: when project progress is checked
Termination: when the project comes to an end