A few specific ways in which Smartsheet can be used in the execution stage of a project include:

1. Creating a project timeline and tracking the progress of tasks and milestones
2. Task management, assigning tasks, and setting deadlines for team members
3. Using the built-in Gantt chart feature to visualize the project timeline and dependencies between tasks
4. Using conditional formatting to highlight any overdue or shortly due items to bring attention to them before they age too far beyond the target date