There are three unique characteristics that projects have. They are disruptive, temporary and unique.
Organisations perform work and this comprises operations or projects and sometimes both will overlap. Operations and projects share many similar characteristics which include:
Continue reading “Project Management Basics Part 2 – Project Characteristics”This is the start of a series of posts that will give us a foundation on projects and where they sit in our society.
History of Projects
History has shown us that projects have been with us for centuries. Examples of famous projects include:
Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg when considering projects through history.
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Continue reading “The One App That You Need Right Now”The projects that are required to host a tournament like the World Cup are huge in scale. Qatar have been at the forefront of technology and sustainable principles in order to be ready for the influx of Football fans.
When it comes to projects there is nothing quite like the scale of International events such as the World Cup. The upcoming World Cup tournament in late 2022 is no different and Qatar have developed 8 incredible stadiums with cutting edge technology, amazing design and world leading sustainable principles.
What is planning and scoping?
Scoping establishes the boundaries of a project and is suggested for all projects within an organisation. The scope of a project represents the deliverables that are required in order for the project to be completed. It establishes what can be done within the constraints of the project, specifically its time and cost.
A project will usually change through its life cycle. It is with the benefit of planning that the amount of change and therefore its risk can be reduced. Project risk can never be removed completely however with through planning it can be reduced significantly.
Continue reading “Planning and Scoping Your Projects”
