What is a project? |
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A temporary undertaking that...

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has a specific goal that can be clearly defined (it is therefore ad hoc) |
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occurs within a defined timeframe (specific starting date and final date) |

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has a defined budget |

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is executed by a specific team |
All elements of the project are...

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interdependent |

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a logical entity |

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well-considered and detailed |
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What is project management? |
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A dynamic process during which the focus is on:

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achieving defined goals |

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within a specific timeframe |

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within a specific budget |
Techniques to:

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carry out the project plan |

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adhere to or remain within the project plan |
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How does a project differ from daily work? |
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Project |

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Daily work |
Unique |
Repetitive |
Usually not routine |
Routine tasks |
Ending |
Continuous |
Change |
Status quo |
Crossing divisions |
Within divisions |
Varying resources |
Fixed resources |
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How does a project differ from a business plan? |
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Project |

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Business plan |
Establishing something new |
Starting a new business |
Unique |
Continuous |
Shorter term |
Long term |
Using money |
Generating money |
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