Directing and managing project execution is an important process that involves performing multiple actions to execute the project management plan, ensuring that the project's objectives are met and the desired expectations of the stakeholders are fulfilled. It executes the individual work components required to advance the project's development and get it across the finish line.

For this assignment, discuss some key challenges that project managers may face when directing and managing project execution and provide some strategies for overcoming these challenges. How might these strategies vary depending on the project's size, complexity, and nature? Provide specific examples to support your discussion.

Your initial submission should be a substantive post (~400+ words). Your response should 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.