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A project is a carefully planned one-time initiative designed to achieve a set of objectives. The following are common types of project.ProductDeveloping or improving a product that is sold to customers.
Features Extending a product or internal system with new features.ConstructionBuilding a physical structure such as a building or infrastructure.InfrastructureConstructing, customizing, configuring or implementing infrastructure such as network infrastructure.DesignDelivering a design such as the architecture for a structure.MediaDelivering media such as a commercial or corporate logo.
SystemsDeveloping, customizing or extending internal systems.ProcessesImplementing new business processes or improving existing ones.DataData related initiatives such as a data migration.EventsPreparing for an event such as a sporting event.MissionsPreparing for a mission such as a space mission to explore the surface of an alien planet.
Maintenance Significant maintenance such as infrastructure rehabilitation may be managed as a project.ResearchResearch such as developing a technology that is required for a future space mission.PrototypesDeveloping prototypes of designs.ProposalsProposals for complex sales such as a response to a request for proposal.
IntegrationCombining things so that they work together. This can apply to organizations, structures, processes, systems and data.StructuralOrganizational restructuring such as merging business and technology functions.LocationsLaunching or improving locations such as a restaurant.Processes, Procedures & TrainingChanging the way that things are done. For example, a project to develop and launch a customer advocacy approach to customer service.
FacilitiesDeveloping facilities such as a data center. May include elements of construction, infrastructure, systems and processes.Business CapabilitiesImplementing a new business capability such as service management. Typically touches upon processes, systems, data and training.MegaprojectAn extremely large-scale investment project such as a high speed rail line.
ComplexA project that includes multiple elements such as structures, facilities, processes, systems and data. For example, merger integration is typically complex.
Project Management
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A list of common project risks.
A list of basic project management techniques.
A definition of workaround with examples.
A list of project branding techniques.
A definition of project stakeholder management with examples.
A definition of action plan with examples.
The primary types of cost overrun.
The definition of document control with examples.
A guide to project oversight.
A definition of design driven development with examples.
A list of common project risks.
A list of common project stakeholders.
A list of common business risks.
The difference between a risk and an issue.
The four things that can be done about risk.
The definition of secondary risk with examples.
A guide to creating a risk register with an example.
A definition of risk perception with examples.
The common types of implementation.
A reasonably complete guide to project risk management.
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