11.

initiating -
1.  MS Word, Excel, Project

2.  Project Initiating Document(PID). This outlines the purpose and requirements. Feasibility Report. The documented results of the Feasibility study

3. RAID Log(risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies)


planning -
Types of software used – The software used in this phase are mostly for Scheduling, allocating resources (such as crew and money). The software used is usually Microsoft project or Excel.
Documents needed - Project Plan (defines the detailed schedule, budget, resources, risks, assumptions, and roles & responsibilities for all stakeholders.), Project Charter (lays out the major milestones) and a Feasibility Study (A feasibility study is conducted to provide the data for the business case.)
Tools used - WBS, development of schedule, milestone charts, GANTT charts, estimating and reserving resources, planning dates and modes of communication with stakeholders.

executing -
What types of software is used?
Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Project,Microsoft Visio,SmartSheet,User Acceptance Testing (UAT),LiquidPlanner,Zoho Projects,Workfront,Wrike,Clarizen,Mavenlink,TeamGantt,Volerro,Asana,Trello,eXo Platform
-What documents do we need for this phase?
Timesheets, Invoice
-What tools do we need during this phase?
MindSalt,QUIP,Google Docs,Slack,Cloud computing,Any organizational tool,Tools built in Excel/Project
Execution is usually the longest and uses the most resources. Resource and asset allocation tools will be invaluable.

monitor / control -
1. What types of software is used during this phase?
- Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Access
2. What documents do we need for this phase?
- Version Control, Scope Control, Schedule
3. What tools do we need during this phase?
- Cause and Effect Diagrams, Control Charts ,Flow-Charting, Histogram ,Pareto Chart and Pareto Analysis, Run Charts, Scatter Diagrams, Statistical Sampling, Inspection, GitHub - anything for version control really

closing -
Documents needed – The documents used for the closing phase are the Project closure Report and the post Implementation Review.
Tools used – the tools used would be charts, reports, graphs and other visual methods to describe and review the project during the meeting to find out what they can learn after this project.
Types of software used – The software used for the closing phase would generally be used to review the project. So Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word and Project are the ones used.