What Is a Project?
Kim Heldman · 2018
This chapter focuses on the foundation for building and managing one's project, addressing project and project management definitions as well as organizational structures. Projects are temporary in nature and have definitive start dates and definitive end dates. The project is completed when its goals and objectives are accomplished to the satisfaction of the stakeholders. The models differ from each other in their features and are marketed to people with various needs. An SUV serves a different purpose and clientele than a luxury sedan or a hybrid. The initial design and marketing of these three models are unique projects. The process of knowledge transfer to the team is much simpler when they are involved throughout the project; they gain knowledge as they go and the formal handoff is more efficient. A project is successful when it achieves its objectives by producing deliverables that meet the expectations of the stakeholders.